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Experienced AME Pyro Seat Mechanic - F/A-18 (4710)

San Antonio, Texas Job ID JR2025471927 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Sep. 18, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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 Defense Space & Security (BDS) is looking for an Experienced AME Pyro Seat Mechanic to join our F/A-18 team in San Antonio, TX.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Maintain repairs and modifications ejection seat ignition systems, aircraft structures and structural components.
  • Maintains aircraft canopy and seats for the fuels team (NACES II seat mechanic)
  • Determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition and operation by using knowledge of airframe and power plant systems
  • Install and remove ejection seat ignition systems
  • Prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects
  • Interpret technical blueprints and manufacturer manuals

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 10+ years of experience with ejection seat ignition systems
  • 10+ years of experience with explosives and pyrotechnics relating to aircraft seats
  • 10+ years of experience installing and removing ejection seats on fighter jet
  • 10+ years of experience in working with blueprints, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
  • Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (F/A-18 or Depot Leve/Modifications)
  • Active Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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: $78,000 / $37.50 per hour

Additive Pay:

$1.00/hourly for Airframe Certification

$1.00/hourly for Powerplant Certification


Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 03, 2025


Export Control Requirements: 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.

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 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 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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