Experienced F/A-18 Tool Room Attendent

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BGS Field Operations is currently seeking an Experienced F/A-18 Tool Room Coordinator in support of the F/A-18 Kuwait military program located at Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans, LA

Boeing provides full O-Level line and hangar support for the F/A-18 on the Kuwait military program at a “Remote” customer site located at Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans, LA. This position will maintain a fast-paced, high impact, flight line tool room at assigned sites, issuing and maintaining tools, support equipment, perishables (hazmat) and consumables (benchstock, etc.) and submitting to Boeing QA, FAA, DCMA and Government GFR surveillance, in support of the F/A-18 Fighter aircraft.

This position is expected to be 100 onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location options.

This position is eligible for a Stipend payment in addition to salary for eligible candidates.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assesses maintenance requirements and verifies customer requests for non-production materials, tool and shop supplies.
• Coordinates with support organizations to resolve maintenance issues and to resolve potential impacts to budget and maintenance schedules.
• Investigates changes in maintenance requirements, recommends appropriate solutions to meet maintenance and process requirements and support emergent requests.
• Analyzes, procures and oversees procurement processes for maintenance tool services products and services.
• Reviews inventory stock usage to utilize resources cost effectively by following inventory management systems, methodologies and processes.
• Satisfies requirements for non-production materials, portable tools (capital/expense), perishable tools, shop supplies in support of maintenance by utilizing inventory management systems and processes.
• Analyzes products using industry specifications, procedures, engineering product definition and maintenance processes ensuring compliance to process requirements.
• Facilitates the acquisition of commodities authorized by maintenance using procurement systems and processes to satisfy maintenance processes and requirements.
• Reviews on-hand inventory and coordinates re-distribution.
• Participates in the plans for the removal of obsolete inventory.
• Prepares required reports in support of organization and contractual requirements.
• Works under limited supervision.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience managing test assets and/or calibrated equipment
• 3+ years of experience with Foreign Object Debris (FOD) risk
• Experience using a computer based inventory management system

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Knowledge and use of Air Force Logistics Supply Systems, Publications and DOD Inventory Management procedures and regulations.  
• Knowledge of GFE (Government Furnished Equipment), GFP (Government Furnished Property) and Government inventory audit experience.
• Knowledge and use of GOLD / GOLDesp Inventory Management System.
• Experience supporting flight line maintenance, working to a sites Ground Operating Procedures (GOPs) manual and DCMA 8210.1C.
• Experience communicating with internal and external customers.
• Ability to organize and structure complex issues.
• Computer usage expertise, including MSFT Office, for digital inventory, tool checkout, inspection / maintenance data entry, etc.

Typical Education / Experience:

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 6 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+4 years related work experience, 8 years related work experience, etc.).

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility

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.  

This position is for 2nd shift

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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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as spanet and business considerations. 

Summary pay range: 50,150-67,850

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.