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Boeing Company

Assembly Mechanic-Apprenticeship

USA - Florissant, MO Posted today

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Sponsorship verdict

Sponsorship possible

One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • 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.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • 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.
  • What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles5 certified filings for “Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Installation)” (Industrial Engineers) in WA: $144k–$150k, median $145k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
Employer is on a government sponsor record
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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-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.
What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles
5 certified filings for “Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Installation)” (Industrial Engineers) in WA: $144k–$150k, median $145k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

Assembly Mechanic-Apprenticeship Company: 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 3 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 safe tying 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 is a Technical Apprenticeship? Boeing Technical Apprenticeship Program (BTAP), is an official registered apprenticeship recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL). It is an earn and learn program including formal learning, on-the-job experiences, and mentorship. Every graduate of a Registered Apprenticeship program will receive a nationally-recognized credential from the DOL. 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 t

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