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      <title>EA-18G Structures Mechanic</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Boeing Global Services is searching for an EA-18G Structures Mechanic to join the team in Whidbey Island, WA. As an EA-18G Structures Mechanic, you will play a critical role in the modification and enhancement of the EA-18G Growler aircraft&#39;s structural components to support capability upgrades.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Perform complex structural modifications and repairs on EA-18G Growler aircraft, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and technical bulletins.</li>
<li>Execute capability upgrades focusing on structural integrity, aerodynamics, and integration with electronic warfare systems.</li>
<li>Interpret and utilize blueprints, technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and modification instructions specifically related to aircraft structures.</li>
<li>Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, and production teams to ensure correct execution of modifications.</li>
<li>Maintain detailed documentation and records of repair/modification activities, inspection results, and configuration changes.</li>
<li>Adhere strictly to safety procedures, environmental regulations, and Boeing’s quality management systems.</li>
<li>Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance modification processes, reduce cycle times, and improve aircraft capability.</li>
<li>Support troubleshooting efforts to resolve structural issues affecting aircraft performance or mission readiness.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Working Conditions:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Work primarily in hangar or production floor environments.</li>
<li>Must be able to handle physical demands including heavy lifting, climbing, and working in confined spaces.</li>
<li>Required adherence to strict safety protocols, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE).</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Basic Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Minimum of 3 years&#39; experience on the F/A-18 and/or EA-18G platform.</li>
<li>Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering change documents.</li>
<li>Minimum of 3 years&#39; experience with aircraft fuselage or wing structures assembly, maintenance or repair.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Technical certification or associate degree in Aerospace Technology, Aviation Maintenance, or related field.</li>
<li>Strong commitment to safety, quality standards, and continuous process improvement.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.</li>
<li>Familiarity with EA-18G Growler systems and modification processes preferred.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills to interface with engineering, quality, and production teams.</li>
<li>Relevant military aviation structural maintenance experience is a strong plus.</li>
<li>Completion of FAA or equivalent military aircraft structural repair certifications.</li>
<li>Familiarity with Boeing&#39;s manufacturing and quality control systems.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Pay &amp; Benefits:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.</li>
<li>Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid time off.</li>
<li>Summary pay range: $73,100 - $98,900</li>
</ul>
<p style="margin-top:24px;font-size:13px;color:#666;">Job Data by <a href="https://yubhub.co">YubHub</a>.</p>]]></description>
      <jobtype>full-time</jobtype>
      <experiencelevel>senior</experiencelevel>
      <workarrangement>onsite</workarrangement>
      <salaryrange>$73,100 - $98,900</salaryrange>
      <skills>Aircraft structural repair, Blueprint reading, Technical manual interpretation, Quality management systems, Safety procedures, Aerospace Technology certification, Aviation Maintenance certification, EA-18G Growler systems, Military aviation structural maintenance experience, Boeing&apos;s manufacturing and quality control systems</skills>
      <benefits>pension, health_insurance, relocation</benefits>
      <licences></licences>
      <category>Skilled Trades</category>
      <industry>Manufacturing</industry>
      <employername>Boeing Aerospace Operations</employername>
      <employerlogo>https://logos.yubhub.co/boeing.com.png</employerlogo>
      <employerdescription>Boeing is a leading manufacturer of commercial jet transports, military aircraft, helicopters, space vehicles, and missiles.</employerdescription>
      <employerwebsite>https://boeing.com</employerwebsite>
      <compensationcurrency>USD</compensationcurrency>
      <compensationmin>73100</compensationmin>
      <compensationmax>98900</compensationmax>
      <compensationinterval>yearly</compensationinterval>
      <applyto>https://boeing.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EXTERNAL_CAREERS/job/USA---NAS-Whidbey-Island-WA/EA-18G-Structures-Mechanic_JR2026528065-2</applyto>
      <location>Whidbey Island, WA</location>
      <city>Whidbey Island</city>
      <state>WA</state>
      <postalcode></postalcode>
      <country>US</country>
      <postedate>2026-10-29</postedate>
      <visasponsorship>not_offered</visasponsorship>
      <visasponsorshiptext><![CDATA[Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.]]></visasponsorshiptext>
      <workauthorisation>unknown</workauthorisation>
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