Assembly Mechanic-Apprenticeship

Assembly Mechanic-Apprenticeship

Boeing is excited to bring on aspiring mechanics to join our Assembly Mechanic Apprenticeship program in St. Louis, designed to equip new teammates 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 three 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 safetying 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.

What makes a great Technical Apprentice?

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 communication with stakeholders

What is the experience?

As an apprentice, you'll join with other apprentices in a cohort and go through experiences together, learning Boeing, aerospace, and core Assembly fundamentals. Additionally, managers and mentors will support progress through the personal skills roadmap, learning and demonstrating new skills through hands-on application with project teams.

During the apprenticeship duration, you will initially complete a highly rigorous and accelerated learning program tailored to develop foundational skills across manufacturing and assembly. At the conclusion of the program, successful candidates will have the chance to convert to…