Aircraft Fuel Cell Technician 3

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks an F-18 Aircraft Fuel Cell Technician 3 based in San Antonio, Texas. The role covers installation, inspection, and maintenance of fuel cells and related components on various aircraft.

Qualified candidates have 4+ years of aircraft maintenance, can read schematics or drawings, and can obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. Travel up to 10% may be required; relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret clearance.
• Able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.
• Must have comprehensive written and verbal English communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate customer maintenance requirements.
• Must be able to clearly document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, parts requests, etc.
• Must be able to perform assigned duties while wearing required safety equipment.
• Will be required to comply with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, FOD control, and all training and certification requirements.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs, climb ladders, aircraft stands, or stand for long periods in uneven or slippery terrain.
• Must be able to pass a physical and weigh in for fall protection.

Responsibilities

• Perform removal, installation, and inspection of fuel cells and related components on aircraft.
• Analyze drawings to detect seal deficiencies.
• Diagnose leak test results and correct deficiencies.
• Recommend corrective action to fix deficiencies.
• Disassemble and teardown aircraft fuel systems.
• Remove fuel cells and components per procedures.
• Prepare cavities for installation of fuel cells and components.
• Install fuel cells and components following procedures.
• Use pressure test equipment and perform repairs as required.
• Check fuel cells and cavities for damage and fittings.
• Work from operation sheets, drawings, MIL-specs and verbal instructions.
• Maintain schedules and quality standards.
• Check work for completeness and accuracy.
• Notify supervision of malfunctions or damages.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• May work in other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Reading schematics

Flexible scheduling

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Ability to obtain Secret clearance

Tools

A&P license

Security clearance (Secret)

Job description

Job Title and Location

F-18 Aircraft Fuel Cell Technician 3 based in San Antonio, Texas.

Employment Details

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Job Summary

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.

Job Duties

• Perform removal, installation, and inspection functions of fuel cells and assembly, and installation of components such as fuel lines, hardware, and fittings on various aircraft.
• Analyze various aircraft sealing, structural, and assembly drawings, to detect seal level deficiencies.
• Diagnose results of leak test to detect drawing, specification, structural and assembly sealing errors.
• Recommend corrective action necessary to correct deficiencies.
• Perform disassembly and teardown operations of aircraft fuel systems and related components.
• Remove fuel cells and components from aircraft, following specific procedures and techniques.
• Prepare cavity for installation of fuel cells and components.
• Install fuel cells and components, following specific procedures and techniques.
• Use appropriate pressure test equipment, and make repairs as required.
• Check condition of fuel cells for any type of damage; and cavity, for condition of internal fittings
• Work from operation sheets, diagrams, blueprints, engineering orders, mil-specs, and verbal instructions.
• Maintain schedules and quality standards.
• Check work for completeness and accuracy.
• Notify supervision of any / all malfunctions, defects, and damages of equipment, material, and product.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• May be required to work in other fields incidental to, and in connection with, completion of assignment.
• May be required to perform other related duties, as assigned, and assist other aircraft mechanics as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum of 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.
• Must have comprehensive written and verbal English communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate customer maintenance requirements.
• Must be able to clearly document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, parts requests, etc.
• Must be able to perform assigned duties while wearing required safety equipment.
• Will be required to comply with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, FOD control, and all training and certification requirements.
• Ability to lift 30 bs, climb ladders, aircraft stands, or stand for long periods in uneven or slippery terrain.
• Must be able to pass a physical and weigh in for fall protection.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fighter type aircraft maintenance experience
• A&P license
• U.S. military background
• Active Secret Government Secret clearance #MPR #ASMT

Compensation and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $55,500.00 - $92,500.00

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.

Application Information

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.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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.

Company Culture

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.