Job Description

Test & Evaluation Flight Operation Mechanic at BOEING summary:

The Test & Evaluation Flight Operation Mechanic at Boeing is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining hydraulic, structural, and electronic systems on military aircraft to support test and evaluation operations. The role involves hands-on work including fabrication, inspections, and use of industrial equipment to ensure aircraft readiness in flight testing environments. Candidates should have flight line maintenance experience and preferably hold FAA certifications and security clearance for military aircraft operations.

Job Description

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Labor Dispute in Progress

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking multiple Test & Evaluation Flight Operation Mechanic (FOMs) to join our team in Berkeley, MO . Test & Evaluation FOMs will provide the opportunity to work with our BT&E team serving as a key component to our military jet production success. This FOMs role encompasses all the duties of the following job classifications: Inspector Aircraft, Mechanic Electrical and Electronics, and Mechanic Flight.

Position Responsibilities:

• Installation of test equipment to the aircraft assemblies which includes: install and maintain hydraulic systems, bonding of test equipment, tear down, modification, and disassembly of the aircraft and test assembly

• Fabricate parts such as skins, doors, aircraft frames, air bags, test panels, clips, brackets, angles and ribs without the aid of jigs and fixtures

• Operating powered industrial trucks such as forklifts, scissor lifts and boom lifts; also, bridge and floor mounted cranes

• Aircraft towing and utilization of bomb loaders and similar equipment

• Repair, install and hook up bomb, missile and rocket racks and pylons

• Modify/Repair aircraft components or aircraft support equipment

• Support environmental and electromagnetics testing operations

• Install adjust, repair and replace structural parts and assemblies

• Diagnose and correct hydraulic and mechanical malfunctions

• Perform structural inspections per engineering instruction

• Support Test system hydraulics

• 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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Experience in Flight Line Maintenance, Manufacturing or Assembly

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active Secret Security Clearance (Active means held within the previous two years from today)

• Experience in Test Operations and Flight Test Engineering Operations

• Currently hold an FAA Airframe (A) or an FAA Powerplant (P) license

• Experience working on military aircraft

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Union:

This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (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. All new employees, rehires without seniority or transfers from outside of IAM 837 jurisdiction, shall be regarded as probationary during their first one hundred twenty (120) calendar days of employment. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period

Shift:

This role could be for 1st or 3rd shift; however, the selected candidate must be able to work any shift to support program objectives.

Pay & Benefits:

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: $24.15/hour - $37.15/hour

A new hire sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 10, 2025

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 and/or 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 variable 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.

Keywords:

flight operation mechanic, aircraft mechanic, military aircraft maintenance, hydraulic systems repair, flight test operations, FAA Airframe license, FAA Powerplant license, test and evaluation, Boeing aircraft maintenance, industrial equipment operation

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Interim role, Internship, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift,

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