F-18 Ejection Seat Technician

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Boeing Global Services is searching for an F-18 Ejection Seat Technician willing to work night or day shift at Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans in Belle Chasse Louisiana.

The selected candidate will perform inspection maintenance troubleshooting and operational support of aircraft egress systems and associated components in a professional maintenance environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Technician maintains the following: Aircraft seats and canopy ejection systems Gaseous O2 fire extinguishing air conditioning cockpit heat pressurization and ventilation

• Remove and install Oxygen system valves gauges converters and regulators.

• Remove install inspect and rig ejection seats Cartridge Actuation Devices (CADS) shoulder harnesses and lap belts.

• Perform Daily pre and post flight and periodic aircraft inspections.

• Assembles disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing removing replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.

• Oversees assembly disassembly or overhaul.

• Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.

• Troubleshoots complex pneumatic hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.

• Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components.

• Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g. repairs test results applicable modifications and inspection results).

• Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements. Oversees training. Works under general direction.

• Works under general direction.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Minimum 5 years aviation maintenance experience in egress survival equipment and/ or related aircraft systems

• Experience installing/removing F-18 ejection seats

• Experience reading and interpreting technical manuals schematics and maintenance procedures

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform maintenance tasks in confined spaces or elevated positions

• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Fighter Structural modification experience

• Ability to safely handle explosive devices and hazardous components

• Fighter Electrical modification experience

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.

This position is eligible for a Stipend payment in addition to salary for eligible candidates.

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.

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: 68000 - 92000

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