Aircraft Structures Mechanic 3

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking qualified technicians to support F/A-18 E/F systems at facilities in Jacksonville, FL.

The role requires active interim secret clearance, robust hands-on experience with F/A-18 inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairs, and the ability to document actions clearly while following safety and tool-control rules. A&P license is preferred, with duties including assembly of major structures, precise part alignment, and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Requires 4 years of F/A-18 E/F experience and familiarity with inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, removals, and repairs.
• Must have and maintain an active interim secret clearance.
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal) are required.
• Ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate customer maintenance requirements.
• Must document maintenance actions, equipment status tags, logs, parts requests, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assemble major structures such as fuselage panels and bulkheads and subassemblies like rudders and stabilizers.
• Align parts on jigs using templates and fixtures.
• Perform minor part-fitting operations including filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, riveting, drilling, and reaming.
• Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
• Modify assemblies to incorporate design changes; monitor quality per procedures.

Skills

F/A-18 experience

Secret clearance

English communication

Flexible schedules

Documentation

Education

A&P License

Tools

Inspection equipment

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Basic Qualifications:Have 4 years of F/A-18 E/F experience and familiarity with F/A-18 inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, removals, and repairs.Must have and maintain an active interim secret clearanceMust 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 personal 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.Preferred Qualifications:Strong preference to candidates who have supported U.S. Navy F-18 squadrons on deployment.A & P LicensePerforms a variety of operations to assemble and make major assembly structures such as fuselage panels and bulkheads, and structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps, and stabilizers. Aligns parts on jigs using templates and fixtures.Performs such minor part-fitting operations as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.Measures parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure.May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.#MPR#ASMTPrimary Level Salary Range: $52,700.00 - $87,900.00The 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.