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Boeing

Builds commercial aircraft, defense and space systems

B-52 Field Service Representative - Defense

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 11/3/26
$85.8k - $116.2k+ Variable compensation opportunities
Senior
San Antonio, TX, USA
In Person
Aerospace EngineeringAviation Operations & Aircraft Maintenance
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 7 years of avionics or electrical experience in B-52 flight-line maintenance.
  • At least 5 years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform modifications or repairs.
  • At least 5 years of experience performing maintainability analyses that identify step-by-step procedures, associated task times, and tool requirements for maintenance actions.
  • Must be willing and able, potentially on short notice, to deploy or travel to domestic and international locations for varying durations to meet customer needs and the statement of work; unless compelling reasons exist, failure to deploy or travel will be considered a resignation.
  • Must be willing and able to relocate to domestic and international locations to meet customer needs and the statement of work; failure to relocate will be considered a resignation.
  • Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person, defined to include a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
  • Must hold an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required, and a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
  • Successful candidates must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical recommendations to customers regarding aircraft technical manuals, U.S. Air Force Technical Orders, data, training, and technical support as required.
  • Represent The Boeing Company to customers, regulatory authorities, and industry working groups to support safe and efficient product operation.
  • Apply maintenance and engineering principles to lead research on technical, operational, regulatory, safety, and quality issues affecting the B-52 fleet.
  • Lead and manage the development of interim and final solutions to minor and complex aircraft maintenance queries.
  • Develop clear and concise customer correspondence supporting safe aircraft and support-equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Use and understand B-52 maintenance Technical Order manuals, including the Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Illustrated Parts Breakdown Manual, Inspection and Maintenance Requirements Manual, and related documentation.
  • Support flight-line operations by providing technical guidance to maintainers and customer personnel as required.
  • Analyze recurring aircraft issues and maintenance trends and recommend corrective actions.
  • Coordinate with engineering, logistics, and program teams to resolve technical issues and support mission readiness.
  • Maintain communication with Air Force customers and internal stakeholders in a dynamic operational environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least 10 years of B-52 maintenance experience in avionics, communications, navigation, mission systems, electrical systems, power control, power distribution, movable surfaces, flight control systems, or fuel systems.
  • Knowledge of Air Force maintenance recording systems.
  • Experience working directly with government aerospace engineers.
  • At least 5 years of experience with B-52 modifications and modernizations.
  • Prior experience supporting Air Force bomber operations in a field service, sustainment, or technical advisory role.
  • Familiarity with depot-level support, aircraft troubleshooting, and sustainment processes.

About the company

Boeing builds commercial airplanes, military aircraft and space systems for airlines, governments and other aerospace customers worldwide. Its passenger jet families include the 737 and 787, while its defense portfolio spans fighter aircraft, helicopters, tankers and satellites. Engineers design and integrate aircraft structures and systems, and factories assemble and test the finished products for delivery to customers. The company earns money through aircraft and equipment sales, government development contracts, and services such as maintenance, spare parts and flight training. Boeing was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

1916

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What believers are saying

  • Boeing brought fuselage production in house: December 2025's completed Spirit acquisition includes the 737 structures business.
  • Demand supports long production programs: July 2026 reporting lists Boeing's commercial backlog above 6,200 airplanes.
  • Eligible staff study without annual STEM tuition caps: Boeing pays partner schools directly under Learning Together.

What critics are saying

  • Commercial recovery remains unprofitable: July 2026 reporting shows Boeing's airplane division lost $322 million in the second quarter.
  • Boeing bears defense overruns: fixed-price deals supplied roughly 60% of its defense manufacturing and defense services revenue in 2025.
  • Union negotiations shape Boeing factory careers: its U.S. workforce has 32 separate labor agreements with different expiration dates.

What makes Boeing unique

  • Boeing dominates cargo aircraft: it says its freighters serve over 90% of the global air freight market.
  • Service work extends beyond Boeing jets: Global Services supports equipment regardless of its original manufacturer.
  • Heavy lifting uses two rotors: Boeing's Chinook places its lifting rotors in tandem for cargo missions.

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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

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
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