F-18 Aircraft Mechanic 4

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an F-18 AME technician to join their team in Jacksonville, Florida. This role involves performing maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, ensuring compliance with DOD and FAA regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to interpret technical manuals. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm offers competitive salaries and a range of benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for skilled technicians looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 4+ years of aircraft maintenance experience required.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs aircraft and engine systems.
• Performs daily and periodic aircraft inspections.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Technical Manual Interpretation

FAA Regulations Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Oxygen System Valves

Ejection Seats

Inspection Forms

Job description

Requisition ID: R10185386

• Category: Flight Operations

• Location: Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: Any (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 1

We are currently seeking an F-18 AME technician on our F-18 program based in Cecil Field, Florida. In this position, you will perform maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, F-18 aircraft equipment, F-18 components, and systems in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives in support of aircraft modification.

Responsibilities:

• 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. Maintains FAA required records, manuals and inspection forms. May require an airframe and power license.

• Maintain the various aircraft egress systems such as seat and canopy ejection (egress), gaseous and liquid oxygen, ejection seats, fire extinguishing, air conditioning, cabin and cockpit heat, pressurization, ventilation.

• Remove and install oxygen system valves, gauges, converters and regulators.

• Inspect, remove, install and rig ejection seats, shoulder harnesses, lap belts.

• Inspect, remove, install, and adjust firing mechanisms and cartridges for ejection seats.

• Perform daily, preflight, post-flight and other periodic aircraft inspections.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience.

• Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret level security clearance once hired; and have the ability to maintain that clearance for continued employment.

• Able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.

• Able to perform assigned duties on all shifts without encumbrances due to weather or physical location and conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NACES Certified.

• A&P license.

• U.S. Navy or USMC background.

• Active Secret DoD clearance.

Salary Range: $66,300 - $110,500

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit here. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.