Flight Test Technician III/IV — Hands-On Aircraft Testing

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); Northern (KY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems is seeking a Flight Test Technician 3/4 to join the Test and Evaluation Organization at Grand Sky, Emerado, ND. The role supports a maintenance facility and includes various electrical, mechanical and instrumentation tasks for flight test programs.

The position requires reading schematics and manuals, physical capability for up to 50 pounds, and DoD/US government clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 4 years of related experience.
• Related experience in one of more of the following but not limited to aircraft electrical systems, structures, composites, aircraft systems, and flightline operations.
• Able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, working on ladders and overhead.
• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DoD Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends

Responsibilities

• Instructs, coordinates and performs the duties / functions of Flight Test personnel in area(s) of assignment.
• Performs developmental, experimental and production aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks in a field of specialization; electrical / electronic, mechanical or instrumentation.
• Performs operations for installing, removing, maintaining, repairing or fabricating critical aircraft components, or electrical / electronic, mechanical or instrumentation systems.
• Performs testing, rework and repair in various fields of specialization.
• Applies shop theory and skills in accomplishing assigned tasks working from incomplete engineering, electronic data, blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, technical orders and written and verbal instructions.
• Works from blueprints, engineering orders, schematics, repair manuals and other technical documents on aircraft electrical / electronic, mechanical, plumbing, and hydraulics, power plant, structures or instrumentation systems.
• Performs drilling, reaming, fitting, assembly, trimming, riveting, splicing, insulating and other associated duties as assigned.
• Performs electrical, mechanical or instrumentation maintenance, repair and testing in support of specific flight test projects.
• Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains various types of complex aircraft equipment, components, devices or systems.
• Perform modifications and adjustments as necessary.
• Notifies lead personnel or supervision of any / all malfunctions, defects and damages of equipment, material and product.
• Checks work for completeness and accuracy.
• Performs Production Accountability duties associated with the processing, verification, quality auditing and inspection of assemblies, parts and tooling for which the individual has been delegated production accountability.
• May be required to work in other fields incidental to, and in connection with completion of assignment. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
• Required ability to be certified for a half & full face respirator
• Adhere to all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety guidelines and regulations
• Work and communicate over ambient noise
• Work in a variety of work spaces/positions. Work spaces may include but are not limited to small, enclosed spaces, awkward, and elevated spaces. Positions may include bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, ascending/descending ladders, and/or working overhead.
• Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems is seeking a Flight Test Technician 3/4 to join the Test and Evaluation Organization at Grand Sky, Emerado, ND. The role supports a maintenance facility and includes various electrical, mechanical and instrumentation tasks for flight test programs.

The position requires reading schematics and manuals, physical capability for up to 50 pounds, and DoD/US government clearance eligibility.