CLS - F-35 Aircraft Mechanic 3/4 – Powerplants

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an CLS - F-35 Aircraft Mechanic 3/4 – Powerplants to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Aircraft Solutions Business Unit at MCAS Miramar. Your Mission will be to support O-Level maintenance on the F-35.

Your duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Be subject to work first, second, third, or weekend shift, as directed by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager.

• Being able to depart on temporary duty assignments— on short notice. The individual will practice good housekeeping and follow safety procedures and ensure both programs are enforced.

• Perform Maintenance, Repair, Launch, and Recovery activities on F-35 aircraft.

• Ensure aircraft are in exceptional mechanical condition and safe for flight by performing maintenance, inspections, and servicing requirements on all aircraft systems in accordance with JTD and all applicable program and service guidance.

• Perform and/or assist with Field-Level Modifications and TCTD maintenance actions.

• Assist with OJT training for team members and partner aircraft maintenance personnel.

• Maintain and update aircraft records and status within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) of ALIS.

• Keep the maintenance staff updated on aircraft status.

• Perform required Airframe and Power Plant General (APG) / powerplants maintenance tasks as part of F-35 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) performing organizational-level modifications.

• Use your training, knowledge, and experience to obtain special certifications (example: confined space, borescope, etc.) as locally required.

• Willing/able to provide temporary support to our other CLS locations and/or emerging deployments.

• Willing/able 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.

Maintenance tasks include :

• Perform a multitude of ground handling duties such as, but not limited to, taxi directing of aircraft, towing of aircraft, refueling of aircraft, securing/un-securing of aircraft, etc.

• Assist in pre-flight/post flight inspection of the aircraft.

• Assist in start-up/shut down of the aircraft.

Technical requirements include :

• Fault isolation, troubleshooting, and repair of system failures detected during operational checks associated with modifications and restoration of aircraft to flying condition after accomplishment of modifications and maintenance. Interprets and uses various test equipment and works from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.

• Identify and diagnose aircraft and mission systems malfunctions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Aircraft Mechanic 3: High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 4 years of mechanical/aircraft powerplant and/or crew chief experience.

• Aircraft Mechanic 4: High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 6 years of mechanical/aircraft powerplant and/or crew chief experience.

• Experience with removal/installation of fighter jet propulsion systems.

• Ability to obtain Collateral Duty Inspector Qualification within 18 months of position start date.

• Ability to acquire and maintain a flightline driver’s competency card.

• Ability to read and interpret technical data and blueprint drawings.

• A current Secret Clearance (or higher) or inactive clearance with last investigation completed within the last 5 ½ yrs with the ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.

• Ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance, as required.

• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting item weighing up to 25 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.

• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• US Navy or Marine Corps CDI, Air Force 5 or 7 Level, or equivalent Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Certification.

• Six or more years F-22, F-18, F-15, AV-8B, or F-35 powerplants and/or Crew Chief Experience.

• U. S. Navy or U. S. Marine Corps experience with thorough understanding of F-35 Fighter Aircraft Systems and operations under COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 and 4790.35.

• F-135 Power plant engine run certification, F-35 fuel systems experience.

• F-135 engine and Rolls-Royce Liftfan Systems removal & installation experience.

• F-35 Power Plants Systems Technician Course (N56WN22) or equivalent.

• Aviation Machinist Mate Common Core Class A1 (N236982), or F-35

Aircraft Mechanic Organizational Maintenance Course (M16WN21 / M17WNC2) or equivalent.

• Excellent communication skills and experience in a Military-focused Customer Service-Related Industry.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,100.00 - $131,900.00

The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.