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Flight Readiness Technician Inspector

North Charleston, SC • On-site

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Aviation • 10K+ employees

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$75K - $79K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Flight Readiness Technician Inspector
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for Experienced Flight Readiness Technician Inspectors (FRTI) (Level C) to support the Flight Line Quality Family based out of North Charleston, South Carolina on variable shift.
As an FRTI supporting Boeing 787 Fleet, qualified candidates will verify and inspect routine final component installation, as well as support system operational functional validation testing. Flight Readiness Technicians Inspectors verify and inspect rework, modification, maintenance, preflight and post-flight checks for delivery, including, supporting troubleshooting pre and post-flight checks and verification of maintenance and modification actions for delivery of aircraft. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to aircraft safety and quality while working in a flight line environment around live aircraft.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Performs verification and inspection of flight component installation and operational functional testing of aircraft systems.
  • Inspects and verifies troubleshooting of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and avionics systems to isolate mechanical and/or faults and documents faulty components.
  • Conducts inspection of pre-flight and post-flight checks and performs inspections of maintenance and modification prior to delivery.
  • Supports documentation of identified problems during operation and testing of deliverable products.
  • Verifies the accuracy of work performed and may conduct
  • Assists in performing system & sub-system pre-delivery inspections and aircraft maintenance inspections in preparation for delivery.
  • Participates in determining details of assignments to accomplish a wide range of objectives.
  • Plans, schedules and arranges own activities with the assistance of lead.
  • Inspects, documents, and creates non-conformance records with minimal assistance.
  • Must maintain all necessary certifications to perform the job.
  • Exhibits Boeing Behaviors.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.
The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our Boeing South Carolina (BSC) site.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • 3+ years of experience in quality inspection and/or auditing.
  • 3+ years of flight line operations experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in a team environment.
  • 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Must be able to work any shift based on the needs of the operation

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • FAA Airframe & Power Plant license or signed FAA Form 8610-2.
  • 787 Program Experience.
  • Foreign Object Debris (FOD) risk experience.
  • Team Leadership (Formal/Informal) experience.
  • Proficient in REDARS, PSDS, and BAC specifications.
  • Proficient in all forms of NCR (Non-Conformance Record) and EPD (Emergent Process Document) generation (NC/NCR/RGEN/PU/SAT/SRR/PU or RGEN Revision etc.).

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.
Shift:
This position is for a variable shift. Variable shift means you will be placed on a shift at the time of hire based on business needs at that time. You will remain on that shift until re-evaluation of the need.
Pay & Benefits:
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 pay range: $75,600 - $79,800
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Export Control Requirement:
If the successful candidate is not a "U.S. Person" (as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company's ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.
Safety Sensitive:
This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) random drug and alcohol testing.
Security Clearance:
This position does not require a Security Clearance.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Shift 4 (United States of America)
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