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Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Aircraft Mechanic - Structures

USA - Jacksonville, FL

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3 Oct 2026

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Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Aircraft Mechanic - Structures

Company:

Boeing Aerospace Operations

Boeing Global Services (BGS) Jacksonville is seeking Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Aircraft Mechanic - Structures that are motivated to support a greater cause in directly impacting military warfighter readiness by providing critical maintenance repairs and modifications for our military customers. We are proud knowing the products we return to service will strengthen global security.

As a Boeing employee, you will have access to an industry leading benefits packages, employee incentive programs and educational assistance. You will also have access to many resources to inform and support your development throughout your career with us. While we work in an agile and dynamic Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) environment, your wellbeing is important to us and we strive to find a healthy work / life balance, as well as, an ethical team culture with a strong emphasis on openness, collaboration, innovation, safety, and first-time quality.

The professionals chosen to fill these positions will join our organization, working as part of a team in support of our key programs such as military commercial derivatives, fighter aircraft and aircraft component maintenance, repair, and overhaul. The candidates chosen will be responsible for adherence to established processes, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance. To ensure we continue to support our customers, we are looking for skilled aircraft maintenance professionals to join our team. Successful applicants will be based in Jacksonville, Florida .

Position Responsibilities to include (but are not limited to):

  • Identify if a fastener is a rivet, blind rivet, screw, hi-lok, bolt or lock bolt
  • Read and interpret blueprints, process data sheets & maintenance instruction manuals
  • Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning, corrosion prevention and control, polish or dry wash tasks
  • Knowledge of common fastener sizes and correct cutting tools for removal and installation processes
  • Remove and reinstall access panels and fairings. Remove damaged screws without damaging surrounding structure
  • Ability to safety wire and install cotter pins
  • Ability to apply aircraft finishes (primer and paint), Alodine, and sealants
  • Ability to close tolerance drill within .001 & Ability to precision measure within .0005 in metallic and composite structures.
  • Perform structural repairs and modifications on strike fighters, commercial derivative aircraft, and flight control components
  • Utilize measuring tools such as micrometer, dial caliper, grip gauges, feeler gauge, depth gauge, trimic, and bore gages
  • Fabricate, locate, trim, drill/ream, and assemble metallic and composite components. Makes major/minor modification to aircraft skins and other structural components. Installs rivets, blind fasteners, hi-loks, etc in metallic and composite structures.
  • Ability to properly utilize Assembly Jigs (AJ), Repair Equipment (RE), and other similar fixed tooling to locate parts, trim, shim, final drill, debur, and build components to meet Blueprint requirements
  • Ensure aircraft technical log book, maintenance documentation, work packages and zonal handovers are completed accurately and within prescribed timescales in conjunction with the program leads and managers
  • Knowledge/ability to read and comprehend Airworthiness Directives, Technical Directives and Service Bulletins to effective aircraft
  • Highlight any technical issues, discrepancies or other issues to the program lead and manager

General Responsibilities:

  • Strive for an efficient work effort in all assigned tasks
  • Strive for First Time Quality on all assigned work
  • Follow the guidance and direction from lead, and senior Subject Matter Experts (SME)
  • Execute all duties while wearing required safety equipment
  • Complete required company and specific statement of work training requirements
  • Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work
  • Demonstrate a safe work ethic
  • Have ability to lift and utilize tools, materials, equipment and components in a manufacturing environment, within the Boeing lifting standards (max 35 lb per person, 45 lb for 2 person)
  • Perform detailed tool inventories daily
  • Communicate using basic computer systems including but not limited to Microsoft Office as needed to complete essential job requirements
  • Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture
  • Report all incidents and occurrences in the Boeing Safety Management System
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company processes and procedures
  • Maintain a high standard of organization and cleanliness within assigned work areas, “Clean as You Go”
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
  • Be flexible to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to customer
  • Perform other duties as directed by management for the benefit of the company, program or employee(s)

Associate Level; Can perform the above tasks with little or general supervision

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

· 3+ years of Aircraft Mechanic (Experience in either commercial or defense or relevant trade apprenticeship would be considered)

· 3+ years of experience in reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics and specifications

· Ability to close tolerance drill within .003 & Ability to precision measure within .003

· Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

· FAA certification in Airframe and/or Powerplant

· Ability to close tolerance drill within .001 & Ability to precision measure within .0005

· Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and environment processes (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH)

  • Shift:
  • This position is for 1st and/or 2nd shift . Candidate must be able to work any shift assigned.
  • 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.
  • 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: $57,800 - $78,200.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizensh

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