Maintenance Electrician Apprentice AA

Overview

This role is at Spirit Aero Systems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Location: Wichita, KS

Position Responsibilities:

• Investigate and correct electrical, electronic and fiber optic malfunctions on such systems which include but are not limited to thermal process equipment, networked computer systems, computer, numerical and/or electronic controlled machines and associated PLCs, part marking machines, welders, master paging systems, phone systems, master time clock systems, FCC radios, data and video communication systems, associated lighting controls, power conditioning and backup systems that are in support of server rooms.
• Perform initial checkout of company assets that have been installed, repaired, relocated or rebuilt to ensure proper functioning of the control systems.
• Selected candidates will be scheduled for an aptitude test. Successful completion of the test will qualify the applicant to be scheduled for an in‑person interview.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing and able to work any shift.
• All candidates must pass the Work Keys Assessment () or provide a verification that they have passed the Work Keys Assessment. Delay in completing your Work Keys Assessment will result in a delay in your start date. You may complete your assessment in advance of an interview.

Successful candidate will enter a four (4) year electrical apprenticeship program with the Boeing Company. This program will include both on‑the‑job training at Boeing Wichita as well as full participation in a formal schooling program of Boeing’s choice. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program the candidate will qualify to be a W01 Maintenance Electrician.

This is a union-represented position.

We are 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.

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.

We also provide 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.

Pay: $25.24/hour, with potential to earn up to $40.38/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Boeing is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, relation, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Join Spirit Aero Systems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.  for more information on the tax credit.