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Boeing Company

Senior C-17 General Mechanic (Papa AFB, Hungary)

USA - JB Lewis-McChord, WA 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 roles1 certified filing for “Business Process Analyst (Business Process Analyst-General)” (Statisticians) in WA: $87k–$87k, median $87k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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
1 certified filing for “Business Process Analyst (Business Process Analyst-General)” (Statisticians) in WA: $87k–$87k, median $87k. Most were filed at wage level I (100%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% 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

Senior C-17 General Mechanic (Papa AFB, Hungary) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing is looking for Senior C-17 General Mechanic (Papa AFB, Hungary) to join our team in Papa AFB, Hungary. This position is part of the on-site C-17 Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program maintenance team supporting the Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) C-17 aircraft based at Papa AFB, Hungary. Applicant will participate in organizational level maintenance activities (e.g. flight line tasks including aircraft servicing, inspections, fault diagnosis and component replacement, and structural repair) associated with day-to-day operations of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to meet SAC mission requirements. Additionally, participation in Intermediate level maintenance activities (e.g. back-shop tasks including component repair, test set operation, battery charging, and scheduled periodic inspections) will be required. This is a long term assignment to Papa, Hungary, subject to business conditions and individual performance.  Relocation/assignment benefits to the international relocation will be provided. This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. Position Responsibilities: • Assembles, disassembles and troubleshoots all assemblies by changing, removing and replacing aerospace vehicle components, using general aerospace maintenance practices and aerospace product specifications to correct failures. • Removes and replaces components for repair, replacement or testing to support product serviceability. • Resolves and corrects complex problems during operation, maintenance and repair of deliverable products. •  Leads assembly, disassembly or overhaul functions to ensure adequacy, accuracy and thoroughness of product assembly, disassembly and overhauls. • Measures and makes adjustments using shims, lapping or other documented processes, to satisfy specifications ensure correct tolerances are obtained. • Plans and coordinates the activities of other technicians to ensure timely repairs • Independently performs routine functional/diagnostic tests and troubleshoots aerospace/missile systems, using monitoring instruments and bench/automated test equipment, to determine root cause of initial or isolated failures. • Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components to ensure serviceability. • Troubleshoots for customers, using established fault isolation procedures, in order to isolate mechanical or electrical faults. • Calls out routine repairs and advises less experienced technicians on how to analyze test results. • Directs routine and complex functional/diagnostic tests and troubleshoots aerospace/missile systems, using monitoring instruments and bench/automated test equipment, to determine root cause of initial or isolated failures. • Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components to ensure serviceability. • Troubleshoots for customers, using established fault isolation procedures, in order to isolate mechanical or electrical faults. Troubleshoots accurately, with little or no engineering assistance and calls out repairs. Oversees and advises individuals on analyzing test data. Interprets data and assists engineering in diagnosing, locating and correcting complex malfunctions or discrepancies. Independently, visually inspects component before installation or usage to verify cleanliness and serviceability of components. Identifies and documents discrepancies found during inspection. • Independently documents repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results, using specific, detailed instructions and established processes and procedures, to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.

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