Flight Test Technician 3/4 (A&P Required)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Mojave (CA); Vor Ort; USD 67.000 - 132.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Overtime potential

Zusammenfassung

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Mojave, CA seeks a Flight Test Technician (Level 3 or 4) to support the Flight Operations Center of Technical Excellence for Test and Evaluation.

You will perform production and flight line testing, inspections, refueling operations, jacking, and mechanical repairs to meet rigorous test objectives. The role requires hands-on maintenance, interpretation of blueprints and drawings, and the ability to travel up to 25% with potential international travel.

Qualifikationen

• Active FAA A&P license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years aircraft maintenance experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance or eligibility.

Aufgaben

• Perform duties and functions of test personnel in the assigned area.
• Determine and execute sequences for installing, removing, maintaining, and repairing critical components and systems.
• Conduct testing, rework, and repair using drawings, technical orders, and diagrams for mechanical, hydraulic, power plant, and structural systems.
• Carry out modifications and adjustments as necessary.
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical equipment to meet test objectives.
• Notify lead personnel of malfunctions and damages to equipment or product.
• Interpret and use drawings to repair or modify complex systems.
• Support shift coverage, primarily first shift with occasional nights, weekends, and flexible scheduling.

Jobbeschreibung

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available.

Clearance Requirements

Clearance required at start: Yes.Clearance type: Secret.

Travel

Travel required: Yes, up to 25% of the time with potential for international travel.

Position Overview

Flight Test Technician (Level 3 or 4). This role supports the Flight Operations Center of Technical Excellence for Test and Evaluation in Mojave, CA. The Technician performs production and flight line testing and maintenance, including pre- and post-flight inspections, refueling operations, aircraft towing, jacking, mechanical repairs, and testing of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties and functions of test personnel in the assigned area.
• Determine and execute sequences for installing, removing, maintaining, and repairing critical components and systems.
• Conduct testing, rework, and repair using electronic data, blueprints, engineering drawings, technical orders, bit diagrams, and other technical documents for mechanical, hydraulic, power plant, and structural systems.
• Carry out modifications and adjustments as necessary.
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical equipment, components, devices, or systems to meet test objectives.
• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain complex equipment.
• Notify lead personnel or supervisors of all malfunctions, defects, and damages to equipment, material, and product.
• Check work for completeness and accuracy.
• Interpret and use drawings and engineering documents to repair, maintain, or modify complex systems.
• Support shift coverage, primarily first shift, with occasional nights, weekends, and flexible scheduling.

Basic Qualifications – Flight Test Technician 3

• High school diploma and 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Active FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license required.
• Experience with aircraft electrical systems, wire harness building, and repair.
• Experience with structures, drilling, and riveting.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or eligibility for continuous evaluation within 6 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Ability to obtain FAA Class II medical, including willingness to fly on board aircraft (including experimental category).
• Physical capability for moderate strenuous work: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting 50 pounds or more, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces.
• Flexible to work changing shifts.
• Travel up to 25% of the time with potential international travel.
• Certify for DCMA 5‑year medical assessment.

Basic Qualifications – Flight Test Technician 4

• High school diploma or equivalent and 6 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Active FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license required.
• Experience with aircraft electrical systems, wire harness building, and repair.
• Experience with structures, drilling, and riveting.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or eligibility for continuous evaluation within 6 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance.
• Ability to obtain FAA Class II medical, including willingness to fly on board aircraft (including experimental category).
• Physical capability for moderate strenuous work: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting 50 pounds or more, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces.
• Flexible to work changing shifts.
• Travel up to 25% of the time with potential international travel.
• Certify for DCMA 5‑year medical assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience towing aircraft.
• Experience with Gulfstream or King Air aircraft.
• Ability to provide support and resolve problems for others.
• Experience training, assigning, and checking work of lower-level employees.
• Experience operating flight line ground equipment.
• Experience in flight test operations.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and ability to read and locate technical data including aircraft manuals and drawings.
• Experience working on experimental certificated aircraft.
• FAA Inspector Authorization (A&P IA).
• Forklift, boom‑lift, and scissor‑lift certifications.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary Ranges

• Primary Level: $66,600 – $111,000.
• Secondary Level: $79,100 – $131,900.

Benefits

Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) matching, potential overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives for senior positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain restricted positions. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For the full EEO and pay transparency statement, visit northropgrumman.com/EEO.