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Boeing Company

Experienced Aircraft Composite Fabrication Specialist – SAMC (4992)

USA - San Antonio, TX Posted today $77,000

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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 “Product Management Specialist” (Industrial Production Managers) in NY: $183k–$183k, median $183k.
  • 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
1 certified filing for “Product Management Specialist” (Industrial Production Managers) in NY: $183k–$183k, median $183k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($77,000) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. 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

Experienced Aircraft Composite Fabrication Specialist – SAMC (4992) Company: Boeing Aerospace Operations Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for an Experienced Aircraft Composite Fabrication Specialist to join our Manufacturing Center Back Shop team in San Antonio, TX .   Position Responsibilities: • Ability to repair, fabricate composite parts and assemblies • Fabricate, construct, alter, repair and maintain tooling, dies, jigs, holding fixtures, assemblies, sub-assemblies and shop aids • First level fabrication, maintenance, tool maintenance, repair and storage of production tooling • Read and interpret assembly drawings, parts drawings, specifications, job layouts, handbook formulas and templates • Operate manual, power assisted and power operated machines • Form a series of non-parallel and parallel bends on parts to determine bend sequence • Fabricate, repair aircraft components (leading edges, flaps, rudders, fins inner and outer skins, bench parts, chemical mill skins and cones • Perform scarfing, blanking, grooving, forming, bending, piercing, perforating, punching, flanging, tapers and slotting to form regular and irregular shapes, contours, straight and contour cuts • Setup, fabricate, align and hand form to specified tolerances • Perform operations from standard procedures due to variations in hardness or usage of metal • Comply with all rules and regulations concerning health, safety, tool control, contracts and facilities   Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • 5+ years of experience in an aircraft composite repair role • 5+ years of experience in aircraft mechanical composite component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts • 5+ years of experience in aircraft structural modifications • 5+ years of experience with aircraft tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, micro bonder, vacuum gauges, heat blankets • 5+ years of experience with aerospace technical publications • 5+ years of experience with prioritizing workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects • Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload   Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • 5+ years of experience with General Aircraft Mechanic repair techniques and processes • Experience with composite full lay up   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 .   Shift: This position is variable shift   Total Rewards & Pay Transparency: 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 upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.    Summary Pay Rat

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