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$66,600.00 - $111,000.00/yr

CLS - F-35 Aircraft Mechanic 3/4 – Egress / Seat Shop

United States-California-San Diegomid

Aircraft MechanicSkilled Trades & Field Services

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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Aircraft MechanicSkilled Trades & Field Services

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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 CLS - F-35 Aircraft Mechanic 3/4 – Egress / Seat Shop 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

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• Configuring aircraft for modifications, removal, and installation of attaching hardware, component removal and installations, assistance with software uploads, various system operational checkouts, and egress system maintenance.

Requirements

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• 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.

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

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

• Experience with removal/installation of fighter aircraft canopies, ejection seats, maintaining and inspecting canopies, explosive devices, inventories, stores, removal and replacement of seat Cartridge Actuated Device/Pneumatic Actuated Device (CAD/PAD) explosive items.

• 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, AV-8B, F-18, or F-35 Egress 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 avionics systems, fighter aircraft crew escape systems (i.e., canopy and ejection seat), experience in structural repairs and low observable system maintenance are highly desirable.

• Familiarization with ACES II EGRESS seat.

• Basic Understanding of DAFMAN 91-201, AFI 21-10 Manual.

• 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.

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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; 19% above the $74,880 median for Aircraft Mechanic jobs on Jobera (72 salaries).
Posted: 1 day ago
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