Senior F-18 Life Support Technician

Senior F-18 Life Support Technician

Company:

Boeing Aerospace Operations

Job ID:

00000433398

Date Posted:

2024-07-24

Location:

USA - New Orleans, LA

Job Description Qualifications:

The Boeing Company is looking for a Senior F-18 Life Support Technician to join our team in New Orleans, LA supporting F-18 Kuwait Aircrew Training.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at NAS JRB New Orleans in Belle Chase, Louisiana.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads and trains life support equipment technicians in the inspection, repair, testing, packing and maintenance of safety, life support, egress and communications equipment

• Documents the inspection history of periodic inspections on flight equipment

• Conducts quality assurance tests on equipment

• Plans and schedules daily work routines for self and less experienced personnel

• Supports test and production flights by providing necessary life support equipment

• Supports on-site testing of new equipment at various locations

• Leads and trains life support equipment technicians in the evaluation of new flight equipment designs for aircraft and aircrew and helps integrate with current equipment and the aircraft interface

• Coordinates fabrication of equipment items from drawings, blueprints or special instructions from technical orders or per Company policies

• Monitors, maintains and is responsible for the inventory of flight clothing and spare parts in support of air shows

• Conducts initial and recurring training, both on-site and off-site, in egress procedures, water survival and survival equipment for flight crew members per customer requirements, for both domestic and international customers

• Job requires previous military qualification required and FAA Parachute Rigger certificate if packing parachutes

• Works under minimal supervision

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience as a life support technician

• Currently have or have the ability to obtain Department of Transportation Explosive Handlers Physical Certification

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience in Flight Operations

• FAA Parachute Rigger certificate

• Aircraft flight testing experience

• 10+ years of experience as a life support technician

• Graduate of military life support schools (i.e. Air Force, Army, Navy or Marine Corps)

Typical Education/Experience: 

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 6 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+4 years' related work experience, 8 years' related work experience, etc.).

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position varies between 1st and 2nd shift.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range: $95,200 – $128,800

Applications for this position will be accepted through 8/9/24

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement:

U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - D

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

ABNKID (A24)

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