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F35 Aircraft Mechanic 3/4 - CFT (Avionics / Electrician)

$66.6k - $131.9k
Full-time

Northrop Grumman

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description 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.

This position may be filled as an Aircraft Mechanic 3 or Aircraft Mechanic 4 depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

This role involves laying out, fabricating, and installing electrical wiring and coaxial cables in aircraft, as well as testing and troubleshooting electrical systems for compliance with specifications.

Your duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Cutting, stripping, and insulating wires; attaching wiring and electrical systems to fixtures and accessories such as transformers, instrument panels, and switchboards using bolts, screws, or solder.
  • Repairing, removing, and reinstalling wiring as needed, and monitoring quality in accordance with control procedures.
  • Isolating faults, troubleshooting, and repairing system failures found during operational checks, especially after modifications and maintenance to restore aircraft to flying condition.
  • Using aircraft ground support equipment to perform maintenance tasks.
  • Applying comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems.
  • Interpreting and using test equipment, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.
  • Reading and interpreting engineering documentation, technical manuals, and repair manuals, including understanding symbols, flags, and notes.
  • Identifying aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown in engineering documentation and technical orders.
  • Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required to safely perform job tasks.
  • Must be willing to provide temporary support to our other CFT locations at MCAS Beaufort, MCAS Cherry Point, and NAS Lemoore should the need arise.
  • Must be able to clearly document completed maintenance, parts tags, logs/records, parts requests, etc.
  • Will be required to comply with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, FOD control, HazMat handling procedures, and all training and certification requirements.
  • Ability to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year.

Additionally, all team members will perform other duties as part of a CFT responsible for depot level modifications performed at customer locations. As part of the CFT, members are expected to assist in other technical disciplines as requested by Team Leads or management .

Basic Qualifications:

  • Aircraft Mechanic 3 : Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and 4 years of aircraft electrician/avionics experience equivalent to USAF Level 5 or DoN CDI and/or additional education.
  • Aircraft Mechanic 4 : Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and 6 years of aircraft electrician/avionics experience equivalent to USAF Level 7 or DoN CDQ and/or additional education.
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.
  • Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting item weighing up to 50 pounds, and working overhead.
  • Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
  • Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to start.
  • Must have the ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.
  • Must have an Active Government SecretClearance or higher (US Citizenship required), ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MOU/Depot or Contract Field Team experience with complex aircraft modifications or aircraft reset experience.
  • F-35 maintenance experience including knowledge of mission system run ups, troubleshooting, and software loading procedures.
  • Experience and working knowledge with F-35 sustainment tools; Product Data Manager (PDM), JSF Data Library (JDL), Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS).
  • Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $88,800.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,100.00 - $131,900.00The 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.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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