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Boeing Company

Experienced Structures Repair & Modification Technician – C-17

USA - San Antonio, TX Posted today

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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.
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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.

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 Structures Repair & Modification Technician – C-17 Company: Boeing Aerospace Operations Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for an Experienced Structures Repair and Modification Technician to join our C-17 team in San Antonio TX .   Position Responsibilities: • Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas • Locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure • Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes • Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modifications and repairs • Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts • Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components • Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the • Determine functionality of basic electrical systems • Knowledge of aircraft tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. • Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests • Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work • Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds • Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems application This position requires the ability to pass an assessment during the training cycle Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • 10+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless • 10+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures • 10+ years of experience using various structures hand tools;: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns • 10+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft • Ability to work variable shifts   Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Experience with Depot Level/Heavy Structures Maintenance • Operate forklift, mobile crane and riding electric powered elevating equipment   Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process   Shift: This position is variable shift   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 & 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

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