SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3 -Chief Aircraft Inspector - Secret -Robins AFB

Northrop Grumman; Robins Air Force Base (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to join their team, focusing on the maintenance of advanced aircraft systems. This role involves ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, performing quality inspections, and supporting mission success through meticulous attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aircraft maintenance and quality control, and will thrive in a dynamic environment where they can contribute to the safety and effectiveness of military operations. If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in aviation maintenance, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Company paid holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Military/commercial large aircraft maintenance experience required.
• 2+ years of Quality Control Aircraft Inspection experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with FAA and Government Ground Operating Procedures.
• Perform quality checks on incoming materials for airworthiness.
• Conduct inspections and maintain accurate inspection records.

Skills

FAA A&P Certification

Military/commercial large aircraft maintenance experience

Quality Control Aircraft Inspection

Knowledge of FAA airworthiness requirements

Ability to comply with US Gov’t/Department of Defense medical and deployment requirements

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3 - Chief Aircraft Inspector - Secret - Robins AFB

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, Our Defense Systems Sector wants you to join our team as a SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3 - Chief Aircraft Inspector.

We are seeking FAA A&P Certified Mechanics/Technicians who also have a current Secret Clearance or can quickly obtain one.

This position is located at Robins AFB, GA, and requires you to work on site daily.

This position is a Service Contract Act position.

This position requires you to work any shift as/when needed.

This position may require travel in order to support the Mission. This travel may be within the United States or internationally.

While on travel, you will typically receive at a minimum, per diem and/or additional compensation dependent upon location.

Primary mission is for the maintenance generation of a USAF E-11A (Bombardier BD-700 commercial derivative aircraft (CDA)) fleet.

In this role, you will be responsible to define and monitor mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs as well as perform as site data analyst & technical/compliance documentation administrator.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to, the performing deployed quality control (inspector) duties on Bombardier BD-700 Global Express (USAF E-11A) aircraft.

Duties include:

1. Ensure on all aspects of aircraft maintenance to include planning, execution, quality control, launch and recovery, and direct support to USAF pilots and other personnel are within contract guidelines, company policies, and ground operating procedures.
2. Ensure final inspections are properly performed on all work completed prior to aircraft being released for Return to Service (RTS) and return aircraft to service in a timely manner.
3. Ensure compliance of FAA and Government Ground Operating Procedures.
4. Determine requirements to conduct post maintenance check flights/functional check flights & provide inspection criteria interpretation to maintenance staff.
5. Conduct Weight & Balance (W&B) on all assigned aircraft to include completion of all appropriate W&B documentation.
6. Maintain logbook, CAMP, and Corridor log entries, and other quality records.
7. Develop and implement procedures for preliminary inspections, hidden damage inspections, inspection continuity, and final inspections of all maintenance activities to ensure compliance with applicable procedures.
8. Responsible for accurate and timely execution of all required inspection records, reports and forms.
9. Perform quality checks on incoming materials to determine airworthiness prior to being approved for installation.

Once employed for the role: You must be willing, able, and pass a deployment medical physical to meet short-notice worldwide travel needs to meet customer requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification or the ability to quickly obtain.
• High School diploma or equivalent AND a minimum of 5 years of Military/commercial large aircraft maintenance experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of Quality Control Aircraft Inspection experience.
• Knowledge of FAA airworthiness requirements.
• US Citizenship.
• Possess or be able to quickly obtain a DOD Secret security clearance.
• Possess or be able to quickly obtain a US passport.
• Able and willing to travel as required by the program to include international travel.
• Able and willing to work any shift.
• Able to obtain and maintain a corporate travel card.
• Ability to comply with US Gov’t/Department of Defense medical and deployment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A current Secret Clearance.
• A current A&P Certification.
• A current US Passport.
• Bombardier BD-700 commercial derivative aircraft (CDA) and or Global XRS and Global 6000, USAF E-11A aircraft experience.
• Rolls-Royce BR-710 experience.
• 3 or more years Quality Control Inspector experience.
• Experience with operations under AS9100 / 9110 certification.
• 6 or more years transport category aircraft experience.
• Special Mission aircraft experience.
• DoD Maintenance program experience.

Salary Range: $32.00 - $36.00. 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.

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.