Aircraft Systems Mechanic - Entry & Level 1

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA seeks an Aircraft Systems Mechanic at Entry Level or Level 1. You will perform hands-on maintenance, read blueprints, and work on hydraulic systems with strong attention to quality and teamwork.

The role requires potential to obtain a Secret/TS clearance, US citizenship, and the ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluations. Shifts from 5 AM to 3:30 PM or 4:12 PM to 2:42 AM are offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• A&P certificate preferred or coursework with GPA 3.0+.
• Experience in aircraft fabrication is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Assemble and install hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform maintenance on aircraft systems.
• Disassemble, rework, repair and re-assemble equipment per specs.
• Obtain respirator certification and operate with proper PPE.
• Utilize shop controls and maintain safety standards.
• Suggest continuous improvement in production methods.

Education

High School diploma or GED

A&P certificate

Aircraft Fabrication courses GPA 3.0+

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.

If you join Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in this position, you will assist our Manufacturing Operations Organization as an Aircraft Systems Mechanic Entry Level and Level 1 supporting our Palmdale, CA site. This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail, top focus on quality and excellent people skills. If you are intrigued by this opportunity keep reading below.

Essential Functions

• Read and interpret blueprints
• Assemble and install hydraulic systems
• Conduct diagnosis of malfunctions
• Perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions
• Able to obtain half & full-face respirator certification
• Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems
• Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness

Basic Qualifications

Systems Mechanic Level E

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 months of composites experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment OR AFAB Student must have a minimum of 3.0 or higher GPA upon completion of Aircraft Fabrication courses OR A&P certificate program
• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting to 35 pounds and working with arms overhead
• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment
• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirators fitting requirements
• Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to starting
• The ability to work 1st "5 AM - 3:30 PM" or 2nd shift "4:12 PM - 2:42 AM" and any work schedule
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. US citizenship required for clearance.
• The ability to utilize a computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating systems, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on the job software)
• Must successfully complete and pass the "ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance" within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business need.

Systems Mechanic Level 1

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of 9 months of composites experience in an aerospace, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment OR must have a minimum of 3.0 or higher GPA upon completion of Aircraft Fabrication courses OR A&P certificate courses
• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting to 35 pounds and working with arms overhead
• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment
• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirators fitting requirements
• Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to starting
• The ability to work 1st "5 AM - 3:30 PM" or 2nd shift "4:12 PM - 2:42 AM" and any work schedule
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or Top-Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. US citizenship required for clearance.
• The ability to utilize a computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating systems, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on the job software)
• Must successfully complete and pass the "ASTAR New Hire Training / Compliance"