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Aviation Maintenance Technician and Inspector

Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Tukwila, WA

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  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
  • Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.

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72 H-1B filings certified since Oct 2025

The US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).

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About the role

Aviation Maintenance Technician and Inspector Company: The Boeing Company Boeing is seeking an Aviation Maintenance Technician and Inspector , who holds an active secret or higher security clearance, to perform maintenance, preventative maintenance and alterations on production during and post flight test activities in support of our KC-46 Tanker in Tukwila, WA . Position Responsibilities: • Troubleshoot, inspect, test, repair, service aircraft and engine systems to prepare aircraft for flight. • Perform Quality functions such as Customer and DCMA Coordination, Configuration Change Verification, Conformity Inspections, Airworthiness Inspections (including Pre-flight and Post-flights), Corrective Action and Investigations. • Initiate and document any nonconforming materials, hardware, software, tools, parts, assemblies, or portions thereof, according to specifications, processes, and procedures. • Perform Aviation Maintenance Technician Inspector tasks in order to obtain and maintain knowledge, skills and required certifications. • Initiate and document any nonconforming materials, hardware, software, tools, parts, assemblies, or portions thereof, according to specifications, processes, and procedures. • Perform audit/surveillance of all manufacturing and quality assurance processes, according to specifications, processes, and procedures. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location. This position requires an Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.) Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Minimum 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience with military, airline or certificated repair station background. • This position requires an individual when working at heights to utilize fall protection equipment that has weight limitations. • Must be able to work any shift and overtime as required Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Prefer a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate preferred. Please note your certificate number on your resume if you are certified. • Preferred experience in and/or education in Flight Controls, Avionics electronics/systems, and Analysis. • Prior military experience and working with military customers Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Shift: This position is for 2nd shift (Subject to change) Additional Information: This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinist (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement. Current Boeing employees working in Puget Sound must submit an Employee Request Transfer (ERT) to be considered in the eligible candidate pool. Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will not be considered. 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 Statement: At Boeing, 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.  The Boeing Company also provides 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

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