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F/A-18 Ordnance Technician
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - NAS JRB New Orleans, LA
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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.
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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
F/A-18 Ordnance Technician Company: Boeing Aerospace Operations Boeing Global Services is searching for F/A-18 Ordnance Technician willing to work on 1st or 2nd shift at Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at NAS JRB New Orleans in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. This position may be required to work at Stennis Facility in Kiln, Mississippi as required. Position Responsibilities: • Technician maintains the following: Aircraft ordnance and associated equipment • Remove and install ordnance related components and gear • Perform Daily, pre and post flight and periodic aircraft inspections. • Perform flight operation activities to include daily, turnaround, launch and recovery including plane captain activities • Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes. • Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul. • Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment. • Troubleshoots complex ordnance systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components. • Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components. • Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results). • Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements. Oversees training. Works under general direction. • Works under general direction. • Prioritizes quality, product and people safety Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Minimum of 5 years of experience in military fighter aircraft maintenance • Willing to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights and weekends • Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds • Minimum of 5 years' of experience reading and interpreting technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals • Must be able to work outdoors under all types of weather conditions with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Fighter Structural modification experience • Experience with Ordnance or Ordnance Subsystems • F/A-18 (AO) Qualifications • Prior experience with Navy 4790.1 requirements, is preferred Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. 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. This position is eligible for a Stipend payment in addition to salary for eligible candidates. Pay & Benefits: 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 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 u