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F-18 Landing Gear Technical Support Specialist

Fort Walton Beach, Florida Job ID JR2026519781 Category Quality Role Type Onsite Post Date Sep. 23, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an F/A-18 Landing Gear Technical Support Specialist in Fort Walton Beach, FL. This individual will compile, analyze and format data to produce engineering lifecycle products, services and processes. The specialist will verify regulatory conformance and contractual compliance, enforce configuration control, and maintain design and maintenance documentation to company, contractual and Navy standards.


Position Responsibilities:

  • Compile, analyze and format technical and maintenance data to produce and maintain engineering lifecycle products, spreadsheets, web pages (e.g., SENTINAL), and other documentation
  • Verify regulatory conformance and contractual compliance of products using standard guidelines; identify and document nonconformances and follow through to resolution
  • Maintain configuration control and design documentation per company, contractual and Navy standards (CNAFINST 4790.2 Series / NAMP)
  • Read, interpret and apply Navy Technical Directives (TD), Supplemental Technical Certificates (STC), Airworthiness Directives (AD), and engineering guidance to ensure compliant repairs and configuration actions
  • Create, update and maintain Assembly Service Records (ASR), Equipment History Records (EHR), and Scheduled Component Repair (SRC) cards IAW CNAFINST 4790.2 Series
  • Administer and update the OOMA NALCOMIS Configuration Management Database to manage logsets, track life limits and record component histories
  • Use and maintain Navy databases (e.g., NATEC, Deckplate) to support configuration and maintenance actions
  • Process and track aircraft components for overhaul per OEM instructions and contractual requirements; submit requests to government engineering for information required to maintain life‑limited components
  • Investigate, interpret and resolve data, process and product problems; implement corrective actions and document results
  • Guide and monitor schedules, metrics, reports and forecasts to manage quality and performance to customer requirements
  • Support development and delivery of job‑specific technical training and guidance to sustainers and end users
  • Interface with end users and stakeholders to ensure consistent quality of data across Boeing data analytics and maintenance systems
  • Maintain, secure and handle information in accordance with security and classification requirements for personnel holding a Secret clearance
  • Perform other duties as assigned; work under general to minimal direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

  • 1+ years’ experience with 4790.2 Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP)
  • 1+ years of experience in aviation maintenance administration, configuration management, or quality/configuration assurance support for Navy or Marine Corps aviation units
  • 1+ years of experience using and updating OOMA NALCOMIS Configuration Management Database to update logsets and track life limits

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Contract and aerospace industry standards experience (AS9100, etc.)
  • NAVY OOMA NALCOMIS Database Administration/System Administrator Course (NEC 6303) or equivalent certification
  • Experience with Naval Air Technical Evaluation Center (NATEC) and Deckplate database

Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

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: $78,280 - $105,800



Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 02, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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 1st 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.

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