Flight Readiness Technician (contract)

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking Flight Readiness Technician Inspectors (Level C) to support the Delivery Center team in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Qualified candidates will perform routine final component installation and verification, as well as systems operational functional validation testing. Flight Readiness Technicians perform rework, modification, maintenance, preflight and post-flight checks for delivery, and troubleshooting.

We are committed to providing our team equal opportunity for growth in a stable work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity, innovation, and diversity, as this drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, employees will be provided the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization, and they are encouraged to share externally with each Boeing customer to build balanced work relationships.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs inspections of flight test installations and aircraft functional testing.
• Inspects pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and avionics systems to isolate mechanical and/or electrical/electronic faults and documents faulty components.
• Conducts pre-flight and post-flight checks and performs inspections of maintenance and modification actions.
• Resolves identified problems during operation and testing of deliverable products.
• Verifies the accuracy of work performed.
• Assists in performing system & sub-system pre-delivery inspections and aircraft maintenance in preparation for delivery.
• Plans, schedules and arranges own activities with the assistance of lead. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Able to work any shift needed by the operation (1st: 6:00am-2:30pm, 2nd: 2:30pm-11:00pm, 3rd: 10:30pm-6:00am).
  
  
  

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Willing and able to work any shift including days, nights and weekends
• FAA Airframe & Power Plant license or the aircraft years and experience necessary to obtain an FAA Repairman's certificate
• 1+ years of Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing experience
• 1+ years of avionics and/or electrical experience
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 787 Program Experience
• Experience in a team environment
• Team Leadership (Formal/Informal) experience
• Airline / MRO / Overhaul experience
• Experience with computing & operating systems
  
  
  

Typical Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED and typically 4 or more years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education and 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.

Shift

This position is for variable shift.

Safety Sensitive Statement

This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) random drug and alcohol testing.