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Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Aircraft Mechanic - Structures
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Jacksonville, FL
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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. 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
Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Aircraft Mechanic - Structures Company: Boeing Aerospace Operations Boeing Global Services (BGS) Jacksonville is seeking Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Aircraft Mechanic - Structures that are motivated to support a greater cause in directly impacting military warfighter readiness by providing critical maintenance repairs and modifications for our military customers. We are proud knowing the products we return to service will strengthen global security. As a Boeing employee, you will have access to an industry leading benefits packages, employee incentive programs and educational assistance. You will also have access to many resources to inform and support your development throughout your career with us. While we work in an agile and dynamic Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) environment, your wellbeing is important to us and we strive to find a healthy work / life balance, as well as, an ethical team culture with a strong emphasis on openness, collaboration, innovation, safety, and first-time quality. The professionals chosen to fill these positions will join our organization, working as part of a team in support of our key programs such as military commercial derivatives, fighter aircraft and aircraft component maintenance, repair, and overhaul. The candidates chosen will be responsible for adherence to established processes, accurate and timely work recording and contractual/regulatory compliance. To ensure we continue to support our customers, we are looking for skilled aircraft maintenance professionals to join our team. Successful applicants will be based in Jacksonville, Florida . Position Responsibilities to include (but are not limited to): • Identify if a fastener is a rivet, blind rivet, screw, hi-lok, bolt or lock bolt • Read and interpret blueprints, process data sheets & maintenance instruction manuals • Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning, corrosion prevention and control, polish or dry wash tasks • Knowledge of common fastener sizes and correct cutting tools for removal and installation processes • Remove and reinstall access panels and fairings. Remove damaged screws without damaging surrounding structure • Ability to safety wire and install cotter pins • Ability to apply aircraft finishes (primer and paint), Alodine, and sealants • Ability to close tolerance drill within .001 & Ability to precision measure within .0005 in metallic and composite structures. • Perform structural repairs and modifications on strike fighters, commercial derivative aircraft, and flight control components • Utilize measuring tools such as micrometer, dial caliper, grip gauges, feeler gauge, depth gauge, trimic, and bore gages • Fabricate, locate, trim, drill/ream, and assemble metallic and composite components. Makes major/minor modification to aircraft skins and other structural components. Installs rivets, blind fasteners, hi-loks, etc in metallic and composite structures. • Ability to properly utilize Assembly Jigs (AJ), Repair Equipment (RE), and other similar fixed tooling to locate parts, trim, shim, final drill, debur, and build components to meet Blueprint requirements • Ensure aircraft technical log book, maintenance documentation, work packages and zonal handovers are completed accurately and within prescribed timescales in conjunction with the program leads and managers • Knowledge/ability to read and comprehend Airworthiness Directives, Technical Directives and Service Bulletins to effective aircraft • Highlight any technical issues, discrepancies or other issues to the program lead and manager General Responsibilities: • Strive for an efficient work effort in all assigned tasks • Strive for First Time Quality on all assigned work • Follow the guida