Assembly Mechanic-Apprenticeship

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 is excited to bring on aspiring mechanics to join our Assembly Mechanic Apprenticeship program in St. Louis, designed to equip new teammates with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security is delivering the most digitally advanced, simply and efficiently produced, and intelligently supported solutions to help warfighters solve their toughest challenges. These products deliver front‑line capabilities for today's warfighter and define the future of the air wing with fixed‑wing strike, training, autonomy and crewed‑uncrewed teaming.

Employees are participants in a full‑time company‑sponsored on‑the‑job training program. The Assembly Mechanic Apprentice program helps learners develop the skills needed to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Assignments are structured to provide learning experiences that lead to a course completion within a skill area.

Upon applying to this program, applicants will be considered for one of 3 pathways based on their experience and interest:
Structural, Electrical, and Mechanical.

The Structures cohort is a 15‑week program. Upon completion, the candidate will have successfully demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the work of a Structures Assembly Mechanic, to include interpreting model‑based drawings and blueprints, following work instructions, sealant application, fastener layout, drilling, countersinking, fastener installation and removal, trimming of parts, and identifying all required hand tools, parts and equipment to accomplish defect‑free work and ensuring structural integrity and safety.

The Electrical cohort is a 15‑week program. Upon completion the candidate will have successfully demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the work of an Electrical Assembly Mechanic, to include interpreting model‑based drawings and blueprints, following work instructions, wire bundle routing, wire stripping, terminating, wire bundle splicing, solder sleeves, connector build‑up, bundle dressing, fiber optics, RF cable handling, and bonding and grounding of parts and identifying all required hand tools, parts and equipment to accomplish defect‑free work and ensuring structural integrity and safety.

The Mechanical cohort is a 15‑week program. Upon completion the candidate will have successfully demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the work of a Mechanical Assembly Mechanic, to include interpreting model‑based drawings and blueprints, following work instructions, torquing, installing safety devices, rigging, installation of fluid lines, component installation and identifying all required hand tools, parts and equipment to accomplish defect‑free work and ensuring structural integrity and safety.

Boeing Technical Apprenticeship Program (BTAP), is an official registered apprenticeship recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL). It is an earn and learn program including formal learning, on‑the‑job experiences, and mentorship. Every graduate of a Registered Apprenticeship program will receive a nationally‑recognized credential from the DOL.

A degree is not required to apply for most technical apprenticeship programs. We select apprentices based on a range of core traits and skills, such as:

• Passion for continuously learning, improving, technology, and achieving more
• Curious mindset, problem solving, and ability to quickly apply back into your work
• Mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn new things and help others
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with accountability to a team
• Self‑motivated, with initiative and persistence in achieving success
• Strong interpersonal skills and confident…