F-18 Flight Operations 3

Northrop Grumman; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician in San Antonio, TX to perform complex mechanical duties on aircraft for the flight line and customer acceptance. The job requires a High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years of maintenance experience, with the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Expect to read schematics, operate power plants and ground equipment, and perform duties across shifts while meeting physical demands and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance once hired and maintain it.
• Able to read and interpret schematics, drawings, process specs, manuals and instructions.
• Able to perform duties on all shifts without weather/ location hindrances.
• Requires ability to perform moderate strenuous physical work and pass respirator clearance.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex mechanical duties for the flight line: power plant, hydraulics, rigging, structures, and surfaces.
• Performs mechanical and operational duties for pre-flight and post-flight service and inspection.
• Disassembles, repairs, replaces, rechecks, tests, and re-installs as necessary.
• Operates aircraft power plants and ground equipment during acceptance checks.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions and schedules maintenance procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of certified aircraft and ground support systems.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Read schematics

Physical stamina

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

No

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.

JOB DUTIES

• Performs a combination of responsibilities consisting of complex mechanical duties in all fields of specialization for the flight line, including power plant, run-in plumbing, hydraulics, rigging, and controls, and structures and surfaces on the complete airplane.
• Performs mechanical and operational duties for pre-flight and post-flight service and inspection and/or in preparation of customer acceptance of completed airplanes.
• Performs operations such as disassembling, repairing, replacing, rechecking, testing, re-rigging, servicing, and re-installing as necessary.
• Operates aircraft power plants and ground equipment during acceptance checks, trouble shooting and routine maintenance of aircraft.
• May troubleshoot malfunctions/defects and schedule/modify maintenance procedures.
• Maintain practical knowledge of certified aircraft and ground support systems such as controls, fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, fire control and armament components.

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.
• 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
• 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

• Fighter type aircraft maintenance experience
• A&P license
• U.S. Navy or USMC background
• Active Secret DoD clearance

PRIMARY LEVEL SALARY RANGE

$60,500.00 - $100,900.00

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.