F-22 Aircraft Mechanic (Structures)

Job Description

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an Aircraft Structures Mechanic to assist our F-22 team at Langley Air Force Base (AFB), Virginia .

In this role you will be responsible for performing maintenance repair and upgrades on F-22 systems and structures. You will utilize aircraft technical orders, publications, blueprints, and drawings to perform a variety of maintenance actions on aircraft systems and sub systems including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and engines.

Position Responsibilities :

Maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.

Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting user documentation such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals.

Fabricates and modifies aerospace products according to specifications.

Working knowledge of technical publications

Proper use and understanding of PPE to include eyes, ears, foot, and head.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Langley AFB, VA.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

1+ years aircraft maintenance experience / aircraft structural repair

Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts, requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal / structural modifications and repair

Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.

Experience in precision drilling, cutting, and fabricating aircraft structural components

Must be willing to work variable shifts

Must have understanding and knowledge of how to read and interpret blueprints and drawings

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

Experience repairing, and servicing military fighter aircraft F-15, F-16, F-18, A-10, F-22, F-35

1+ year(s) 5th generation aircraft maintenance experience

Experience maintaining and troubleshooting aircraft avionics systems

Experience drilling, cutting, and fabricating aircraft structural components

Experience with metal tubing and fittings to include swaging applications

Typical Education / Experience :

Education / experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma / GED) and typically 4 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school / Associate+2 years of related work, Bachelor, etc.).

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.

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range : 59,500 - 80,500

Applications for this position will be accepted through 10 / 17 / 25

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 17, 2025

Export Control Requirements : 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.

Export Control Details : US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

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

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.