Aircraft Low Observable Mechanic 3/4

Northrop Grumman; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Aircraft Low Observables Mechanic 3/4 at Whiteman AFB, MO. The role requires a government Secret clearance and involves working in a classified environment with various shifts.

Expect duties including surface preparation, coating, sealant application, testing, and conformity verification. Requirements include High School Diploma or equivalent with related experience, ability to read engineering drawings, and willingness to work extended

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required for Level 3/4 with relevant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manuals.
• Experience in manufacturing/production or related field is needed.
• Must obtain and maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain aircraft low observable outer mold line structures and materials.
• Prepare surfaces for coating, masking, sanding, and porosity testing as needed.
• Apply sealants, fillers, paints, and coatings per specifications.
• Verify material application and conformity to drawings; troubleshoot as required.
• Set up and operate testing equipment; perform repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Reading engineering drawings

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

High School Degree

Tools

Test equipment

Maintenance manuals

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Aircraft Low Observables Mechanic 3/4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting the B-2 Modification Team. This role is located at Whiteman AFB, MO.

This position requires a security clearance, so an active clearance is preferred, but a clearance request will be submitted for the selected candidate if necessary. The nature of this position requires individuals to be comfortable working in a classified environment; cell phones and personal electronic devices are prohibited within these areas.

Your duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Responsible for all aircraft low observable outer mold line structures, materials, and applications.
• Prepares composite or metallic surfaces for coating applications by performing various operations such as sanding, stripping, applying vacuum, performing porosity testing, masking, and other preparation tasks.
• Mixes and applies sealants, gap fillers, and any other required processes prior to paint which may require the use of heating devices.
• Mixes and applies paints and other coatings at the proper spraying consistency and brush/roller application.
• Applies additional surface details to manufacturer specifications.
• May perform similar duties in aircraft build, modification, or maintenance role.
• Verifies application/condition of installed LO materials for conformity to specifications and determines material required to perform repairs.
• Sets up and operates various types of material testers and mixers.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and services aircraft systems.
• Performs maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly, or adjustment of various aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations.

• Technical requirements also include fault isolation, troubleshooting, and repair of system failures detected during operational checks associated with maintenance and restoration of aircraft to flying condition subsequent to accomplishment of modifications and maintenance.
• Interprets and uses various test equipment and works from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.
• Must obtain and maintain qualifications as directed by supervisor.

The selected candidate must be willing to work various shifts depending on business needs, including, but not limited to: 1st shift 0630 – 1500, 2nd shift 1430 – 2300, 3rd shift 2230 – 0700 and overtime when required.

Basic Qualifications

• Level 3: High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience in manufacturing/production (or similar).
• Level 4: High School Degree or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience in manufacturing/production (or similar).

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass Aircraft Low Observables training class for continued employment.
• Must be willing 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.
• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, and kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, working overhead, and accessing small confined spaces.
• Must be able to pass a physical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Government Secret Clearance with an investigation date/periodic review within the last 6 years.
• Completion of A&P certificate program or Associates degree in an applicable field.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to work with others at all levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to meet customer needs.
• Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence.

Primary Level Salary Range: $54,500.00 - $90,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $64,700.00 - $107,900.00

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.