Deployable Aircraft Mechanic 3 (Top Secret Clearance required)

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA seeks a Deployable Aircraft Mechanic 3 to perform maintenance on aircraft systems, diagnose malfunctions, and install wiring harnesses in accordance with FAA regulations. The role requires airworthiness and readiness across assignments, including cross-training in Low Observable maintenance.

You must hold a DoD Top Secret clearance, be able to travel up to 180 days annually, and be willing to work flexible shifts and locations as required by

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent (GED) and 4 years of relevant experience to the Aviation and Aerospace industry.
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within 365 days, as determined by the company.
• Must be able to meet medical requirements for worldwide travel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport.
• Willingness to accept customer furnished quarters for a period up to 180 days within a rolling year away from primary work location to support business needs.
• Willingness to perform required work in Palmdale, CA and other locations as determined by business needs.
• Willingness to travel 180 days in a rolling year.
• Willingness to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status (24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days-a year), as required by business needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor structural repairs and modifications on aircraft.
• Troubleshoot, repair and service aircraft and engine systems.
• Conduct diagnosis of malfunctions and perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems per specifications and FAA regulations.
• Fabricate, install and test installation, routing, clamping and wiring harnesses.
• Read wiring diagrams and blueprints.
• Cross utilized into aircraft low observable maintenance to fulfill daily activities and duties required to meet contract requirements.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time

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 is seeking a Deployable Aircraft Mechanic 3 to join our diverse team of professionals at Palmdale, CA.

You will be responsible for performing minor structural repairs and modifications. 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. Fabricates, installs and tests installation, routing, clamping and wiring harnesses. Reads wiring diagrams and blueprints.

You may receive additional training and be cross utilized into aircraft low observable maintenance to fulfill the daily activities and duties required to meet contract requirements. Low Observable tasks include repair of composite or metallic structures, and sanding, stripping, testing, masking and other preparation tasks.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent (GED) and 4 years of relevant experience to the Aviation and Aerospace industry.
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within 365 days, as determined by the company.
• Must be able to meet medical requirements for worldwide travel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport.
• Willingness to accept customer furnished quarters for a period up to 180 days within a rolling year away from primary work location to support business needs.
• Willingness to perform required work in Palmdale, CA and other locations as determined by business needs.
• Willingness to travel 180 days in a rolling year.
• Willingness to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status (24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year), as required by business needs.
• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working overhead, and accessing small, confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aviation and Aerospace Industry Operational experience..

Primary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00

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.