Associate Avionics Technician – C-17

Position: Associate Avionics Technician – C-17 (4699)

Associate Avionics Technician – C-17 (4699)

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for an Associate Avionics Technician to join our C-17 team in San Antonio, TX
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Position Responsibilities

• Perform connector terminations including shielded wires, coaxial cables, and fiber optic wiring
• Ability and understanding of routing instructions and handling of harnesses
• Perform sealing, wrapping, bonding, tying, and closure of wire harnesses and cables in accordance with standard processes
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform electrical modifications and repairs
• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of electrical wiring
• Perform assembly, installation, visual inspection of physical characteristics, modification of wire bundles & electrical assemblies, operational and quality checks of aircraft
• Troubleshoot organizational and depot maintenance level malfunctions in aircraft electrical and comms/nav‑systems
• Interpret standard work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, verbal and electronic orders, job layouts, etc.
• Use all equipment in accordance with established safety and operating procedures
• Perform all tasks involved in the coordination, preparation, and movement of material and tools
• Operate riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignments
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work
• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds

This position requires the ability to pass an assessment during the training cycle.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years of experience with C-17 depot level maintenance and operations
• 3+ years of experience with electrical/electronic theories and aircraft avionics systems
• 3+ years of experience in working with specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures
• 3+ years of experience with component and wire installation: repairing, modifying, testing and troubleshooting new, experimental, and disturbed systems
• 3+ years of experience with aircraft computer systems and basic office software
• Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and overtime

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience with C-17 aircraft maintenance
• Experience with heavy aircraft modification
• Experience working with COMSEC, Radar, or Electronic Warfare Systems
• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment

Shift

Variable (1st or 2nd) shifts

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency

Summary Starting Pay Rate: $70,800 / $34.04 per hour. Additive Pay: $1.00 hourly for Airframe Certification and $1.00 hourly for Powerplant Certification. Applications accepted until Jan. 03, 2026.

We also provide a Total Rewards package including competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid or unpaid time away from work.

Export Control Requirements

This position meets U.S. export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Airlines and Aviation, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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