Full-Time

Flight Operations Mechanic

Updated on 9/3/2026

Deadline 9/14/26
Boeing

Boeing

10,001+ employees

Aerospace manufacturer of airplanes, rockets, satellites

Compensation Overview

$28 - $37.15/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

Hazelwood, MO, USA

In Person

On-site at Berkeley, Missouri; relocation offered based on candidate eligibility.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Aerospace Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Assembly

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Requirements
  • 1+ years of experience with heavy structural repair techniques and processes, including riveting, bonding, hole-drilling, fastener installation, and the assembly and installation of aircraft structural components according to engineering specifications
  • Must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; Interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance required post-start
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
Responsibilities
  • Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to and during preflight
  • Inspect explosive and armament installations
  • Maintain aircraft historical records
  • Perform activities prior to flight status and final inspection and daily maintenance of completed experimental aircraft or major modification to experimental aircraft
  • Inspect and/or perform bench and flight line operational checkout and inspect, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair of electrical and electronic systems
  • Inspect the calibration, adjustment, troubleshooting, repair and modification of electronic test equipment used exclusively by production and at times may be required to inspect the calibration, adjustment, trouble-shooting, repair and modification of other electronic test equipment as directed
  • Perform aircraft and/or spacecraft bench or flight line operational checkout, trouble-shooting, adjustment and repair of any electrical or electronic system
  • Fabricate, adjust, trouble shoot, repair and modify electronic test equipment. Perform operational checkout of hydraulic systems and mechanical systems
  • Diagnose and correct hydraulic and mechanical malfunctions. Operate engines during run-ups and troubleshoot when needed
  • Perform engine buildup as assigned. Install, repair, and replace tanks, power plants, generators, and aircraft engines
  • Install or replace reservoirs, etc. and repair leaks in same. Install or replace instruments such as fuel quantity, rate of climb and oil pressure indicators
  • Perform crash crew duties as directed
  • Splice, route, clamp, solder, and string tie wires or wire bundles
  • Repair, install and hook up bomb, missile and rocket racks and pylons
  • Install and load ejection seats and guns. Install adjust, repair and replace structural parts and assemblies
  • Fabricate parts such as skins, doors, aircraft frames, air bags, test panels, clips, brackets, angles and ribs without the aid of jigs and fixtures
  • Modify aircraft components or aircraft support equipment
  • Perform composite repairs
Desired Qualifications
  • 1+ years of experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
  • 1+ years of experience with the application of coatings, adhesives, or sealants by spray, roll, transferring or extrusion methods

Boeing designs, builds, and services airplanes, rockets, and satellites for commercial, defense, and space markets. Airplanes use assembled airframes, engines, avionics, and control systems to fly; rockets launch missions; satellites provide communications, weather data, and Earth observation. It stands out by operating across commercial aircraft, defense programs, and space systems with deep manufacturing capabilities, and by strengthening production control through moves like reacquiring Spirit AeroSystems. Its goal is to connect and protect people worldwide by delivering reliable transportation and critical defense and space capabilities while maintaining safety, quality, and efficient manufacturing at scale.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

1916

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 deliveries hit 171 aircraft, Boeing's best quarter since 2018, lifting cash generation.
  • Boeing secured a $3 billion revolver in August 2026, extending liquidity cushions through 2029-2030.
  • The $131 billion F-15 contract lane and 246 Q2 net orders support backlog through 2037.

What critics are saying

  • SPEEA rejected Boeing's offer on August 21, 2026; a October 2026 strike freezes FAA certification work.
  • Boeing took a $280 million Air Force One charge in Q2 2026, exposing execution slippage.
  • The FTC forced Spirit divestitures in February 2026, and integration failures can cripple margins through 2027.

What makes Boeing unique

  • Boeing spans commercial jets, defense systems, and space, giving unmatched customer reach in 150 countries.
  • August 3, 2026 FAA certification of the 737-7 restores credibility in Boeing's core MAX franchise.
  • December 8, 2025 Spirit acquisition brought fuselage manufacturing in-house, tightening control over quality and supply.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-4%
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