Relocation-Eligible Secret Aircraft Mechanic (Flight Line)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; South Dakota; On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking an SCA Aircraft Mechanic 2 or 3 to join our Flight Operations team at Ellsworth AFB, SD. The role supports aircraft and engine systems with on‑the‑job training, across shifts, and requires eligibility for PRP and final U.S.

government Secret clearance. The SkillBridge program offers hands‑on civilian experience during the final phase of military service, with potential transition to full‑time opportunities at NG.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with minimum 4 years of experience in civilian or military aviation maintenance
• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time
• Must be willing to travel for training to various locations for initial training which will take 24 weeks minimum prior to relocating to the permanent location
• Must be able and willing to work on an aircraft flightline year-round, across all three shifts and weekend duty
• Ability to obtain Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) certification and enrollment within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company, and maintenance of same.
• Your ability to obtain and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position prior to starting.

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 Customer required records, manuals and inspection forms.
• Provides on‑the‑job training to customer personnel per customer needs.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking an SCA Aircraft Mechanic 2 or 3 to join our Flight Operations team at Ellsworth AFB, SD. The role supports aircraft and engine systems with on‑the‑job training, across shifts, and requires eligibility for PRP and final U.S.

government Secret clearance. The SkillBridge program offers hands‑on civilian experience during the final phase of military service, with potential transition to full‑time opportunities at NG.