Experienced Flight Readiness Technician

Experienced Flight Readiness Technician (FRT)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is hiring for Experienced Flight Readiness Technicians (FRT) (Level C) to support the 787 Flight Line Quality Family based out of North Charleston, South Carolina.

This position will provide critical production support to the Delivery Center including improving production efficiency, safety and optimizing product quality.  Qualified candidates will perform routine final component installation and verification, as well as systems operational functional validation testing. Flight Readiness Technicians perform rework, modification, maintenance, preflight and post-flight checks for delivery.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs verification and inspection of flight component installation and operational functional testing of aircraft systems.
• Inspects and verifies troubleshooting of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and avionics systems to isolate mechanical and/or electrical/electronic faults and documents faulty components.
• Conducts inspection of pre-flight and post-flight checks and performs inspections of maintenance and modification prior to delivery.
• Supports documentation of identified problems during operation and testing of deliverable products.
• Verifies the accuracy of work performed and may conduct self-inspection. 
• Assists in performing system & sub-system pre-delivery inspections and aircraft maintenance inspections in preparation for delivery.
• Participates in determining details of assignments to accomplish a wide range of objectives. 
• Plans, schedules and arranges own activities with the assistance of lead.
• Inspects, documents, and creates non-conformance records with minimal assistance.
• Must maintain all necessary certifications to perform the job.
• Exhibits Boeing Behaviors.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Must be able to work any shift based on the needs of the operation?
• 3+ years of Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of flight line operations experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a team environment.
• 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Repairman’s certificate or the ability to obtain based on eligibility requirements CFR 65.101

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 787 Program Experience.
• Foreign Object Debris (FOD) risk experience.
• Team Leadership (Formal/Informal) experience.
• Proficient in REDARS, PSDS, and BAC specifications.
• Proficient in all forms of NCR (Non-Conformance Record) and EPD (Emergent Process Document) generation (NC/NCR/RGEN/PU/SAT/SRR/PU or RGEN Revision etc.).

Typical Education & Experience  

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

Union Representation Statement

This is a non-union-represented position.

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 is for 2nd shift Alternate Work Week Schedule (Friday / Saturday / Sunday from 6:00 P.M. to 6:30 A.M).

Employee Referral

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus to qualifying candidates.
 

Total Rewards

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: $75,600 - 79,800

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 4 (United States of America)

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