Flight Operations 3

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Shift differential

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a F/A-18 Flight Test Technician 3 in San Antonio, TX. The role involves performing maintenance on F-18 aircraft, reading wiring schematics, troubleshooting, and documenting actions with precision in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include at least 4 years FA-18E/F experience, active secret clearance, strong English communication, and the ability to work flexible schedules while complying with safety and FAA regulations.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of FA-18E/F experience and familiarity with inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, removals, and repairs.
• Must have and maintain an active secret Government Clearance.
• Must have comprehensive written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate customer maintenance requirements.
• Ability to clearly document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, parts requests, etc.
• Must wear required safety equipment and comply with health and safety, tool control and FOD requirements.

Responsibilities

• Understanding pre / post flight activities and inspections
• Performing maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, aircraft equipment, engines, components, and systems in accordance with directives
• 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 per specs, instructions, and FAA regulations
• Read and interpret wiring schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, manuals, and procedures
• Set up and use torque wrench; use common hand tools
• Remove, replace, and function check aircraft components and assemblies
• Maintain electrical and instrument systems, including power generation, conversion, and distribution

Skills

FA-18E/F experience

Security clearance

English communication

Flexible schedules

Documentation

Safety compliance

Regulatory compliance

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

At Northrop Grumman, we 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.

Responsibilities

• Understanding pre / post flight activities and inspections
• Performing maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, aircraft equipment, engines, components, and systems in accordance all applicable directives.
• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.
• Able to setup and use a torque wrench and use common hand tools such as: wrenches, safety wire pliers, etc.
• Able to remove, replace, and function check aircraft components and assemblies
• Maintain electrical and instrument systems, including power generation, conversion, and distribution.

Basic Qualifications For F/A-18E/F Flight Test Technician 3

• Have at least 4 years of FA-18E/F experience and familiarity with inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, removals, and repairs.
• Must have and maintain an active secret Government Clearance
• Must 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 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 For F/A-18 Flight Test Technician 3

• Strong preference to candidates who have supported U.S. Navy F-18 or F/A-18 squadrons on deployment.

This position is intended to be contracted to hire. While this is our intent, this is not a promise to hire by Northrop Grumman. This contract position aligns with our full-time role of a Flight Test Technician 3. 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.

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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.