Associate Wind Tunnel Operations Technician

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Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking an Associate Wind Tunnel Operations Technician to join the Aerodynamic Testing team at the companys Seattle WA location. The Aerodynamic Testing is responsible for wind tunnel testing in support of airplane design development research and technology development for all Boeing programs across all speed regimes.

In this position youll be responsible for repairing maintaining and upgrading the various test facilities and infrastructure that supports Aerodynamic Lab testing activities. The primary lab for this position will be supporting the Boeing Propulsion Wind Tunnel (BPWT) however support at other local wind tunnel facilities may be required. An ideal candidate will have some working knowledge of jet turbine maintenance and operation hydraulics pneumatics and electrical systems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Project management and engineering support for maintenance and facility upgrade activities including routine preventative maintenance repairs and large-scale projects
• Coordinate with testing experts and program representatives to ensure facilities can meet necessary test requirements
• Coordinate with various support organizations and vendors on required maintenance support and infrastructure related issues and projects
• Maintain the lab process documentation and drawings specifically related to the test facilities and infrastructure
• Maintain or manage spares inventories
• Support development of the capital and expense long range business plan (LRBP) inputs related to test facilities requirements
• Staff program testing in the labs as a facility operator which can sometimes include extended or off shift times

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Associates degree or higher in related discipline AND 1 or more years of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience within aviation maintenance engineering or other complex technical fields

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 1 years of experience operating Electrical Mechanical and/or Hydraulic Systems
• 1 years of experience managing daily/monthly craft work load to include reactive service requests as well as planned work and preventative maintenance activities

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.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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: $56950-$77050

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