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F/A-18 Airframe Field Service Representative - Defense - Kuwait
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Hazelwood, MO
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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)).
- 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. 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.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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 Airframe Field Service Representative - Defense - Kuwait Company: Boeing Aerospace Operations Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a F/A-18 Airframe Field Service Representative (FSR) to support the to support the F/A-18 program at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait . This is a Long-Term Assignment to Kuwait. Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided. Ability to meet international assignment health requirements required. If accompanied, family must also meet international assignment health requirements. You are applying for a Field Operations position where our employees must be willing and able (potentially short notice) to travel to a variety of locations (domestic and/or international) to meet the needs of our customers. Field Operations employees may be required to relocate to another Field Operations location based on customer needs and/or management requirements. Specific contracts supported by Field Operations could require employees to perform a deployment to a US DOD contingency operation. Employees associated with these specific contracts must be able to pass military contractor health standards for deployment. Position Responsibilities: • Provides Support for F/A-18 Airframes and Powerplants Systems to the Kuwaiti Air Force for systems to include but not limited to: • engine/airframe interface • control surfaces • flight control systems including rigging, environmental control systems • landing and arresting gear • aircraft structures • composite repair • bleed air • hydraulics • pneumatics • onboard oxygen generating system (OBOGS) • egress systems • fuels • corrosion control • secondary power systems • Leads technical field support of company products • Performs troubleshooting procedures for multiple systems and specialty coverage • Resolves maintenance and operational issues • Monitors product performance and makes recommendations for resolution of potential issues • Analyzes technical data and evaluates maintenance procedures • Develops and conducts ad hoc training Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Minimum 5 years of experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics & technical publications • 5+ years of experience on F/A-18 Hornet Airframes, Hydraulic and Fuel System. • 5+ years of experience performing Fault Isolation Troubleshooting on Fuel and Hydraulic Systems. • At the sole discretion of leadership, employees must be willing and able (on potentially short notice) to deploy/travel to a variety of locations (domestic and international) and for a variety of deployment durations to meet customer needs. Failure to deploy/travel will be considered as a resignation. • At the sole discretion of leadership, must be willing and able to relocate to a variety of locations (domestic and international) to meet customer needs and the statement of work. Failure to relocate will be considered as a resignation. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Minimum 7 years of experience on F/A-18 E/F is desired Ex-Pat Information: • Candidate must be able to obtain a work visa, depending on requirements of the country • Candidate must be able to meet the cultural requirements of the country, as applicable • Employment is contingent on the candidate’s ability to satisfy all labor and immigration formalities of the country • Because the candidate selected will be expected to go on an international assignment, the offer will be contingent upon the candidate’s ability to obtain clearances from International Health Services and the receipt of a visa/work permit to the country in which he or she will be assigned. These contingencies also apply to any/all family members who may be relocating with the candidate. Rel