F/a-18 Airframe Field Service Representative - Defense - Kuwait

Boeing Boeing · Aerospace · Hazelwood, MO

Boeing is seeking an F/A-18 Airframe Field Service Representative to support the F/A-18 program at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait. This role involves providing support for F/A-18 airframes and powerplants systems, performing troubleshooting, analyzing technical data, and developing training. Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in interpreting technical publications and performing fault isolation troubleshooting on specific aircraft systems. The position is a long-term assignment to Kuwait and requires the ability to meet international assignment health and visa requirements.

What you'd actually do

  1. Provides Support for F/A-18 Airframes and Powerplants Systems to the Kuwaiti Air Force for systems to include but not limited to: - engine/airframe interface - control surfaces - flight control systems including rigging, environmental control systems - landing and arresting gear - aircraft structures - composite repair - bleed air - hydraulics - pneumatics - onboard oxygen generating system (OBOGS) - egress systems - fuels - corrosion control - secondary power systems
  2. Leads technical field support of company products
  3. Performs troubleshooting procedures for multiple systems and specialty coverage
  4. Resolves maintenance and operational issues
  5. Monitors product performance and makes recommendations for resolution of potential issues

Skills

Required

  • interpreting engineering drawings, schematics & technical publications
  • F/A-18 Hornet Airframes, Hydraulic and Fuel System experience
  • Fault Isolation Troubleshooting on Fuel and Hydraulic Systems

Nice to have

  • 7 years of experience on F/A-18 E/F

What the JD emphasized

  • Ability to meet international assignment health requirements required
  • must be willing and able (potentially short notice) to travel to a variety of locations (domestic and/or international)
  • must be willing and able to deploy/travel to a variety of locations (domestic and international) and for a variety of deployment durations to meet customer needs
  • must be willing and able to relocate to a variety of locations (domestic and international) to meet customer needs
  • obtain a work visa, depending on requirements of the country
  • meet the cultural requirements of the country
  • 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