Flight Operations 3

Flight Test Technician 3

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is looking for a Flight Test Technician 3 with experience on the F/A-18E/F aircraft. This effort will support service life modification program in San Antonio, TX where the F/A-18E/F Flight Test Technician 2 will be responsible for Organizational and Depot Level support of the aircraft's systems. To include:

• Understanding pre / post flight activities and inspections
• Performing maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, aircraft equipment, engines, components, and systems in accordance all applicable directives.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and services aircraft and engine systems.
• Conducts diagnosis of malfunctions. Performs maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.
• Able to setup and use a torque wrench and use common hand tools such as: wrenches, safety wire pliers, etc.
• Able to remove, replace, and function check aircraft components and assemblies
• Maintain electrical and instrument systems, including power generation, conversion, and distribution.

Basic Qualifications for F/A-18E/F Flight Test Technician 3:

• Have at least 4 years of FA-18E/F experience and familiarity with inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, removals, and repairs.
• Must have and maintain an active secret Government Clearance
• Must have comprehensive written and verbal English communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate customer maintenance requirements.
• Must be able to clearly document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, parts requests, etc.
• Must be able to perform assigned duties while wearing required safety equipment.
• Will be required to comply with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, FOD control, and all training and certification requirements.

Preferred Qualifications for F/A-18 Flight Test Technician 3:

• Strong preference to candidates who have supported U.S. Navy F-18 or F/A-18 squadrons on deployment.

This position is intended to be contracted to hire. While this is our intent, this is not a promise to hire by Northrop Grumman. This contract position aligns with our full-time role of a Flight Test Technician 3. Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Primary Level Salary Range: $60,500.00 - $100,900.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.