Aircraft Mechanic - Edwards AFB CA
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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.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Aircraft Mechanic 3 / 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This is a position located at Edwards AFB, CA.
You will be responsible for performing minor structural repairs and modifications. 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. Fabricates, installs and tests installation, routing, clamping and wiring harnesses. Reads wiring diagrams and blueprints.
You may receive additional training to fulfill the daily activities and duties required to meet contract requirements. Assigned work locations are Palmdale and Edwards AFB, CA.
Responsibilities
~3 min readMust have a High School diploma or equivalent (GED) and 4 years of relevant experience in the Aviation/Aerospace industry and/or mechanical experience and/or A&P certification/experience and/or additional Avionics education/certification.
Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working overhead, and accessing small, confined spaces
Must be able to meet medical requirements within a reasonable period of time after hiring as determined by the company
Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirators fitting requirements
Willingness to perform required work at Edwards AFB and in Palmdale CA, as determined by business needs.
Willingness to work a flexible work schedule that may include: Days shift 0500-1530 and Swings 1500-0130, extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status (24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year), as required by business needs.
Standard work week is 4/10 Days and Swings schedule.
Ability to successfully pass a vision screen test within a reasonable period of time after hiring as determined by the company
Basic Qualifications Mechanic 4:
Must have a High School diploma or equivalent (GED) and 6 years of relevant experience in the Aviation/Aerospace industry and/or mechanical experience and/or A&P certification/experience and/or additional Avionics education/certification.
Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working overhead, and accessing small, confined spaces
Must be able to meet medical requirements within a reasonable period of time after hiring as determined by the company
Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirators fitting requirements
Willingness to perform required work at Edwards AFB and in Palmdale CA, as determined by business needs.
Willingness to work a flexible work schedule that may include: Days shift 0500-1530 and Swings 1500-0130, extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status (24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year), as required by business needs.
Standard work week is 4/10 Days and Swings schedule.
Ability to successfully pass a vision screen test within a reasonable period of time after hiring as determined by the company
Preferred Qualifications:
Current Top-Secret clearance.
Flight test or Operational flight line experience.
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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.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $66,600–$111,000 a year
- 13% above the $78,890 median for Aircraft Mechanic jobs on Jobera (96 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 13, 2026
- First seen
- November 13, 2026
- Last seen
- November 13, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 68%
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- November 13, 2026
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