Aircraft Mechanic - Structures

Aircraft Mechanic - Structures (contract)

This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full‑time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing‑approved third party for the duration of the specified project.

The Boeing Company is seeking structures mechanics to support the VC‑25B Program in San Antonio, TX.

• 4+ years of on‑aircraft heavy structures experience. Please specify aircraft platform experience and years of experience with aircraft heavy structures on your resume.
• Demonstrated experience on close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures, including doublers, triplers, seat tracks, planks, stringers, etc.
• Ability to obtain customer approval for aircraft access. Dual citizenship or prior citizenship of any other country may preclude the ability to obtain access.

• Perform close‑tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas.
• Locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items into existing structure.
• Execute sealing, painting, shimming, and preservation activities in accordance with standard repair processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification or repair.
• Access and manipulate computer systems daily for work instructions, drawings, and training.
• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot‑level modification and repair of structural parts.
• Solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturers’ manuals.
• Guide lower‑level technicians through all aircraft modifications and maintenance efforts.
• Operate forklift, mobile crane, and riding‑type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignments.
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits as required for assigned work.
• Work various shifts and an alternate baseline schedule that may change to support mission requirements, including weekends and holidays. Mission requirements may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Work on elevated platforms with exposure to noise.
• Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.
• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests.
• Read, write, and comprehend the English language.
• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material.
• Obtain and maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities.
• Occasional finger manipulation and occasional 2‑person lift for weights greater than 50 lbs.
• Frequent reaching overhead, walking on flat surfaces, standing on flat or uneven surfaces, balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces, climbing on 3‑12 ft ladders or stands, rotating head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bending/stooping, lying down, and operating foot controls for extended periods.
• Frequent exposure to noise and occasional contact with metals.

• 4+ years of experience in heavy structures, including aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel.
• Experience working with non‑porous metals and performing schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures analysis.
• Proficiency with structural hand tools such as 45°/90° drills, pancake adapters, counter‑sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns.
• Ability to locate, drill, counter‑sink, and fasten structures such as doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks.
• Knowledge of shop mathematics and practices.
• Computer skills including aircraft‑related systems and basic office software.
• Candidate must be able to obtain customer approval for access; dual citizenship or prior citizenship of another country may preclude this.
• Background check will be conducted covering personal and business finances, residences, employment history, drug use, prior military service, and criminal behavior.