Senior F15 Life Support Technician – Qatar full_time

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000439674

Date Posted:

2024-10-09

Location:

QAT – Al Udeid AB, Qatar, USA – Hazelwood, MO

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Global Service is seeking a Senior F15 Life Support Technician to assist in our maintenance efforts in Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

The selected candidates will be part of a team working in Qatar maintaining life support equipment to include helmets, harnesses, g-suits, masks, parachutes, survival kits, and ejection seat drogues. The person in this role must be able to inspect, test and repair CRU-94 regulators.

Entry into this classification is limited to candidates approved by the enterprise-wide Flight Operations Skills Team. Appropriate regulatory certification and/or license required.

This is a Long-Term Assignment to Qatar for a minimum 2 years. Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided. Ability to meet International assignment health requirements required. If accompanied, family must also meet international assignment health requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads and trains life support equipment technicians in the inspection, repair, testing, packing and maintenance of safety, life support, egress and communications equipment
• Documents the inspection history of periodic inspections on flight equipment
• Conducts quality assurance tests on equipment
• Plans and schedules daily work routines for self and less experienced personnel
• Supports test and production flights by providing necessary life support equipment
• Supports on-site testing of new equipment at various locations
• Leads and trains life support equipment technicians in the evaluation of new flight equipment designs for aircraft and aircrew and helps integrate with current equipment and the aircraft interface
• Coordinates fabrication of equipment items from drawings, blueprints or special instructions from technical orders or per Company policies
• Monitors, maintains and is responsible for the inventory of flight clothing and spare parts in support of air shows
• Conducts initial and recurring training, both on-site and off-site, in egress procedures, water survival and survival equipment for flight crew members per customer requirements, for both domestic and international customers
• Job requires previous military qualification required and FAA Parachute Rigger certificate if packing parachutes
• Works under minimal supervision

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 4+ years of experience as a life support technician
• Must be willing to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime. Some positions may also be rotating shifts

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience in Flight Operations
• FAA Parachute Rigger certificate
• Aircraft flight testing experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Graduates of military life support schools i.e. Air Force, Army, Navy or Marine Corps

Ex-Pat Information:

• Candidate must be able to obtain a work visa, depending on requirements of the country
• Candidate must be able to meet the cultural requirements of the country, as applicable
• Employment is contingent on the candidate’s ability to satisfy all labor and immigration formalities of the country
• Because the candidate selected will be expected to go on an international assignment, the offer will be contingent upon the candidate’s ability to obtain clearances from International Health Services and the receipt of a visa/work permit to the country in which he or she will be assigned. These contingencies also apply to any/all family members who may be relocating with the candidate.

Typical Education/ Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 6 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+4 years of related work experience, 8 years of related work experience, etc.).

Relocation:

Relocation benefits will be provided only to the international assignment.

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.

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: $95,200 – $128,800

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 23, 2024.

Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

No relocation available

Export Control Requirement:

U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor – D

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

ABNKID (A24)

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