MQ-25 Airframe Field Service Representative - Defense

Job Description

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an Experienced Airframe Field Service Representative (FSR) to provide field-level support for the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial refueling system in Patuxent River, Maryland.

The FSR will be the customer-facing technical lead for airframe maintenance, troubleshooting, and retrofits at fleet sites and contractor facilities. This role ensures safe, compliant operation of MQ-25 airframe systems and provides direct technical feedback to engineering and program management.

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:

• Serve as the primary on-site technical liaison between the customer (operational unit) and the program engineering/support teams for MQ-25 airframe issues.
• Perform and/or supervise airframe maintenance inspections, scheduled servicing, removal/installation of major structural components, and system re configurations per technical orders and maintenance manuals.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose airframe structural, mechanical, and interface anomalies; recommend corrective actions and monitor completion.
• Support aircraft modifications, upgrades, retrofits and field change implementations; validate quality of work and ensure configuration control.
• Execute and document acceptance checks, post-maintenance functional checks, and return-to-service inspections.
• Provide hands-on training and mentoring to customer maintenance personnel on procedures, safe practices, and best maintenance techniques.
• Create and maintain clear technical reports, discrepancy reports, maintenance actions, and status updates for government and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate logistics for spares, tools, special equipment, and technical data required for field tasks.
• Support fleet health monitoring, reliability investigations, and root cause analyses; implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Participate in safety reviews, technical interchange meetings, and program readiness events.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Minimum 5 years of experience with maintenance and tactical fixed wing aircraft.
• Minimum 5 years reading and interpreting engineering drawings, and technical orders.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in military flight operation, flight test engineering operations and/or flight test maintenance operations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience analyzing aircraft, engine system and operating procedures in all of the following: Hydraulic systems, Pneumatics systems, Airframe Structures, Landing Gear and Flight control surfaces, Fire protections systems, Fuel systems, and Exhaust systems.
• At the sole discretion of leadership, 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 and the statement of work. Unless compelling reasons exist, 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 5 years of experience on military fixed wing aircraft.

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. 

Pay & Benefits:
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 range: $86,700 - $117,300.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 19, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.