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Flight Operations Mechanic

USA - Berkeley, MO

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Mid level
Country
US
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22 Sept 2026

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Flight Operations Mechanic

Company:

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for Flight Operations Mechanic to support a variety of programs in Berkeley, MO!

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

Inspector Aircraft, Mechanic Electrical and Electronics, and Mechanic Flight.

Position Responsibilities:

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, trouble-shooting, repair and modification of other electronic test equipment as directed.

Perform aircraft and/or spacecraft bench or flight line operational checkout, trouble-shooting, adjustment and repair of any electrical or electronic system.

Fabricate, adjust, trouble shoot, 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, etc. 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 option.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

1+ years of experience with heavy structural repair techniques and processes, including riveting, bonding, hole-drilling, fastener installation, and the assembly and installation of aircraft structural components according to engineering specifications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

1+ years of experience with hydraulics and pneumatics

1+ years of experience with the application of coatings, adhesives, or sealants by spray, roll, transferring or extrusion methods

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

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 .

Additional Information:

The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned.

This is an hourly position governed by the IAM 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.

Shift:

The candidate must be able to work any shift assigned

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility

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:

$28.00/hourly - $37.15/hourly

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

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