Company:
The Boeing CompanyBoeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for an Aircraft Test Technicianto join our Joint and Installation team in Moses Lake, Washington.
As an Aircraft Test Technician, you will be integral to ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety throughout the testing and assembly processes. Your role will involve utilizing specifications, blueprints, and test equipment to repair, rework, and replace aircraft components while diagnosing and correcting malfunctions across various systems. You will conduct thorough functional and operational tests of integrated aircraft systems, ensuring their integrity and performance. Your attention to detail will be essential as you prepare aircraft for testing, make necessary adjustments, and utilize precision measuring instruments to verify compliance with quality requirements. Additionally, you will be responsible for obtaining the necessary parts and ensuring that all equipment is properly checked and maintained. Furthermore, you must be able to accurately differentiate between red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and other colors to effectively perform your duties.
You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.
Position Responsibilities:
Work to quality requirements using specifications, documents, and blueprints to repair, rework, remove, and replace parts, assemblies, and components of complete aircraft as required.
Operate test equipment such as test carts, panels, and specialized shop test equipment.
Verify that necessary equipment and accessories have been properly managed before applying pressure, following established procedures and specifications.
Perform sealing, sealing pickups, and rework as required, and prepare aircraft and/or sections for testing, restoring them to normal upon completion.
Diagnose and correct malfunctions in various aircraft systems, including electrical, electronic, fuel, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
Conduct functional and operational tests of all integrated aircraft systems, ensuring integrity and performance.
Make testing aids as authorized and read job documentation (e.g., Installation Plans, Non-Conformance Records) to ensure compliance with the intended work.
Test various airplane systems using onboard diagnostic functions and manual test equipment, troubleshooting faults in circuits and systems.
Energize and operate various systems to perform operational tests per test documents and verify system integrity.
Set up and perform bench tests or automatic tests of electrical or mechanical components as required.
Use precision measuring instruments to ensure that quality requirements are met and select appropriate tools and equipment for operations.
Obtain parts and components required to complete assigned tasks and check test equipment prior to use to ensure proper operation.
Handle and protect components and assemblies in accordance with shop procedures and engineering requirements.
Report job handicaps, such as errors in sequencing, parts, materials, and assembly procedures, following shop procedures.
Maintain personal and tool certifications as required, ensuring compliance with operational standards, and lead, instruct, and check the work of others as necessary.
Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:
Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs to 15-35 lbs.
Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.
Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.
Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.
Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.
Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
Current Boeing employees working in Puget Sound must submit an Employee Request Transfer (ERT) to be considered in the eligible candidate pool. Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will not be considered.
Aerospace Technician and Mechanic Aptitude Virtual Job Tryout:To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
Basic Qualifications:
2+ years of experience testing and troubleshooting electronics and electrical systems.
1+ years of experience in the inspection of parts, components, assemblies or units.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in an aircraft test environment.
1+ years of experience in HVAC.
1+ years of experience in ‘General Automotive Servicing and/or ASE certified.
Flightline experience
2+ years of aircraft troubleshooting experience
Typical Education & Experience:
High school graduate or GED preferred.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, am
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