A&P Certified Shift Lead - Saudi Arabia

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 86,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Shift Lead for a demanding role supporting USAF E-11A aircraft overseas. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair aircraft systems, perform required line maintenance, and maintain essential FAA records in accordance with regulatory and technical standards.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5+ years of experience, current Airframe/Powerplant certificate, and DoD SECRET clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with experience or equivalent experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Willingness to obtain/maintain DoD SECRET clearance.
• Experience with USAF aircraft maintenance procedures and FAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft and engine systems to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement and re-assembly per specs and FAA rules.
• Maintain FAA records, manuals and inspection forms.
• Manage maintenance on USAF E-11A aircraft and support line operations overseas.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Aircraft systems

Line maintenance

FAA regulations

Documentation

Electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 100% 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Shift Lead at our Saudi Arabia location.

The candidate will be responsible for the following:

• 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.
• Maintains FAA required records, manuals and inspection forms.
• Responsible for the management and execution of all maintenance on assigned USAF E-11A aircraft.
• Execute line-maintenance/flight operations support for multiple USAF E-11A overseas deployed aircraft including all electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, fault isolation and repair, parts replacement, line repairable unit (LRU) replacement, calibration tasks, testing, engine repairs and/or replacements and proper documentation in aircraft forms (Air Force Form 781 series).
• Conduct maintenance of aircraft in line with USAF ground maintenance procedures and in compliance with associated Airworthiness approvals.
• Conduct Tier 2 maintenance (in depth maintenance, repairs, etc.) and Tier 3 maintenance (modifications and depot level or major maintenance) at operational OCONUS site(s).
• Conduct progressive maintenance and inspections on aircraft at remote OCONUS locations to minimize aircraft downtime for longer term maintenance requirements.
• Service aircraft, perform end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections.
• Advise on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and related aerospace equipment.
• Use technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems.
• Interpret and advise on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment.
• Remove and install aircraft components conducting functional tests of repaired components and systems.
• Adjust, align and rig aircraft systems.
• Supervise and perform aircraft jacking, lifting and towing operations.
• Inspect aircraft structures, systems, components and related systems.
• Supervise and perform aircraft and component inspections.
• Interpret inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions.
• Inspect and operate powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment.
• Inspect and identify aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair.
• Review maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems and historical reports to ensure complete documentation.
• Inventory and maintain aircraft equipment.
• Accomplish maintenance and troubleshooting of ground support equipment.
• Assist other aircraft leads and functional team members with any associated aircraft maintenance actions and other duties as assigned by the Site Maintenance Manager as necessary to ensure mission success.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years experience OR High School diploma with 9 years experience.
• Current Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
• Current US Passport.
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance.
• Ability to pass a pre-deployment physical and then once hired, a yearly physical.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 or more years BD-700 Global Express or USAF E-11A aircraft experience.
• Current DoD SECRET Clearance with at least one year from expiring.
• Business or Regional Jet experience a plus (CRJ, G-5, G-4, Challenger, Falcon, etc.).
• 5+ years Aircraft Maintenance operations experience in business and/or airline aircraft industry.
• 2 years’ experience as deployed E-11A mechanic.
• Special Mission aircraft experience.
• DoD/civilian maintenance program experience.
• Corridor and CAMP Aviation Maintenance Program software experience.
• Civilian/military Customer Response Center/Cell experience.
• Previous experience in FAR Part 135/145 or MRO environment preferred.
• Proficient in computer operations and Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access).

Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.