CLS - F-35 Aircraft Mechanic (Airframes) 3/4
United States-California-San Diegomid
Aircraft MechanicSkilled Trades & Field Services
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Key Responsibilities
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,
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Aircraft MechanicSkilled Trades & Field Services
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
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 Aircraft Mechanic 3/4 – Airframes 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.
Responsibilities
~2 min read- →Aircraft Mechanic 3: High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 4 years of mechanical/aircraft airframe/power plants/turboprop/egress/avionics and/or crew chief experience familiar with interpreting service/program provided technical data.
- →Aircraft Mechanic 4: High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 6 years of mechanical/aircraft airframe/power plants/turboprop/egress/avionics and/or crew chief experience familiar with interpreting service/program provided technical data.
- →Ability to obtain equivalent Air Force 5 or 7 Level, US Navy or Marine Corps CDI /CDQAR, or equivalent Airframe and Power Plant (A&P).
- →Completed the Aviation Structural Mechanic Core Course (N23WSG2), or attended the F-35 Aircraft Mechanic Organizational Maintenance Course C-603-0008 (M16F3X1), (M17F3XC) or equivalent.
- →Aircraft Corrosion Control Course N-701-0013 or equivalent.
- →Aircraft Paint Touch Up and Markings Course N-701-0014 or equivalent.
- →Low Observables Maintenance Program (LOMP) experience to include working knowledge of NAVAIR 0l-1A-509_series and Air Force Technical Manual T.O. 1-1-694 publications.
- →Able to be trained via self-paced readings, labs, and on-the job training to individuals in the performance of ground maintenance duties.
- →Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- →Strong written and verbal communications skills are necessary in the performance of duties.
- →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.
- →Ability to provide temporary support to our other CLS locations and/or emerging deployments.
- →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.
- →Able to meet the physical demands of this position, including regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach. (The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist).
- →Must be able to pass a physical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.
- →Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to start.
Requirements
~2 min read- F-35 Airframe Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) or Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR), Level 7 equivalent.
- 8 Years F-22 or F-35 Airframes and/or Crew Chief Experience
- F-35 ALIS/CMMS/LOHAS advance working knowledge
- F-35 Plane Captain Certification
- F-35 Low Power Turn (LPT)
- F-35 Integrated Power Package Instructor (IPPI) / (Operator)
- Flightline Expediter / Maintenance Control Experience
- Experienced Hazardous Material Control and Management (HMC&M) Program Manager
- Experienced in the use of ALIS and associated programs for documenting maintenance and reporting deficiencies within CRM and JDRS.
- Experienced with Anomaly Fault Resolution System (AFRs), Joint Technical Data Navigation (JTD), and usage of Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA).
- 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.
- Excellent communication skills and experience in a Military-focused Customer Service-Related Industry.
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Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
United States-California-San Diego
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location
About this job
- Pay per year
- $66,600–$111,000 a year
- 18% above the $74,963 median for Aircraft Mechanic jobs on Jobera (75 salaries).
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- Today
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 29, 2026
- First seen
- October 29, 2026
- Last seen
- October 29, 2026
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- October 29, 2026
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