Associate Avionics Technician- F/A-18 Jobs

Associate Avionics Technician

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing Global Services is looking for Associate Avionics Technicians to join our F/A-18 team in San Antonio, TX. This position requires an individual to work onsite at a location in which access is limited to US Citizens only.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform connector terminations including shielded wires, coaxial cables, and fiber optic wiring
• Ability and understanding of routing instructions and handling of harnesses.
• Perform sealing, wrapping, bonding, tying, and closure of wire harnesses and cables in accordance with standard processes
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform electrical modifications and repairs
• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of electrical wiring
• Perform assembly, installation, visual inspection of physical characteristics, modification of wire bundles & electrical assemblies, operational and quality checks of aircraft
• Troubleshoot organizational and depot maintenance level malfunctions in aircraft electrical and comms/nav-systems
• Interpret standard work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, verbal and electronic orders, job layouts, etc...
• Use all equipment in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.
• Perform all tasks involved in the coordination, preparation, and movement of material and tools
• Operate riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignments
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.
• Perform all duties of lower Electrical classifications as required to successfully accomplish assignments
• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds

This position requires the ability to pass an assessment during the training cycle. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 4+ years troubleshooting aircraft systems using schematics and wire diagrams
• 4+ years of experience with electrical/electronic theories and avionics systems, shop mathematics and practices
• 4+ years of experience in working with specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures.
• 4+ years of experience with component and wire installation to include repairing, modifying, testing and troubleshooting new, experimental, and disturbed systems
• Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and overtime

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• FAA certification in Airframe and/or Power Plant

Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process Shift: This position is variable shift 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. Total Rewards & Pay Transparency: 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 Starting Pay Rate: $75,000 / $36.06 per hour Additive Pay: $1.00/hourly for Airframe Certification $1.00/hourly for Powerplant Certification Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 01, 2026 Relocation Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Security Clearance This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Shift This position is for variable shift Equal Opportunity Employer: Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.