Flight Operations Mechanic-Quality Inspector

Job Description

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Flight Operations Mechanic‑Quality Inspector – Mascoutah, IL (Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)).

Flight encompasses all of the duties of the following job classifications:

• Inspector Aircraft
• Mechanic Electrical and Electronics
• Mechanic Flight

• Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to and during preflight.
• Inspect explosive and armament installations.
• Maintain aircraft historical records.
• Perform activities prior to flight status and final inspection and daily maintenance of completed experimental aircraft or major modification to experimental aircraft.
• Inspect and/or perform bench and flight line operational checkout and inspect, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair of electrical and electronic systems.
• Inspect the calibration, adjustment, troubleshooting, repair and modification of electronic test equipment used exclusively by production and at times may be required to inspect the calibration, adjustment, troubleshooting, repair and modification of other electronic test equipment as directed.
• Perform aircraft and/or spacecraft bench or flight line operational checkout, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair of any electrical or electronic system.
• Fabricate, adjust, troubleshoot, repair and modify electronic test equipment. Perform operational checkout of hydraulic systems and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and correct hydraulic and mechanical malfunctions. Operate engines during run‑ups and troubleshoot when needed.
• Perform engine buildup as assigned. Install, repair, and replace tanks, power plants, generators, and aircraft engines.
• Install or replace reservoirs and repair leaks in same. Install or replace instruments such as fuel quantity, rate of climb and oil pressure indicators.
• Perform crash crew duties as directed.
• Splice, route, clamp, solder, and string tie wires or wire bundles.
• Repair, install and hook up bomb, missile and rocket racks and pylons.
• Install and load ejection seats and guns. Install, adjust, repair and replace structural parts and assemblies.
• Fabricate parts such as skins, doors, aircraft frames, air bags, test panels, clips, brackets, angles and ribs without the aid of jigs and fixtures.
• Modify aircraft components or aircraft support equipment.
• Perform composite repairs.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret clearance pre‑start and final U.S. Secret clearance post‑start are required.

• Flight line experience
• Quality Inspector experience

• Military aircraft avionics and/or mechanical experience highly desired
• Experience troubleshooting electronic systems
• Currently hold or have held a security clearance in the past 24 months

High school graduate or GED. Prefer a minimum of one (1) or more years of related work experience.

• The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned.
• This is an hourly position governed by the IAM 837 Collective Bargaining agreement.
• New hires, as well as employees who transfer from non‑union positions, may be required to attend some type of training upon their start. Once any required training has been completed all new employees will be considered on probation for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of any required training and the probationary period.

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