SkillBridge Flight Test Tech 3/4

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 66,600 - 131,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking a Flight Test Technician for tasks including maintenance, repair, and testing of aircraft at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD. Ideal candidates are prepared for up to 35% travel and possess at least 4 years of relevant experience.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance and offers a competitive salary ranging from $66,600 to $131,900, plus comprehensive benefits like health insurance, life insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 4 years of flight test technician experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform strenuous work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing.
• Instruct and coordinate flight test personnel in assigned areas.
• Perform assembly and calibration of aircraft equipment.

Skills

Flight test technician experience

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Instrumentation skills

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Job description

Flight Test Technician (MQ-4 Triton)

Location: Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD. This position requires up to 35% CONUS/OCONUS travel.

Job Description:The Flight Test Technician will perform developmental, experimental, and production aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks in electrical/electronic, mechanical, or instrumentation specialties. Responsibilities include working from engineering orders, blueprints, schematics, and technical documents; drilling, reaming, fitting, assembling, and conducting quality checks; maintaining complex equipment and systems; coordinating with flight test personnel; and ensuring compliance with production accountability and safety standards. The candidate may also support ground support equipment, facilities, or hangar operations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks in electrical/electronic, mechanical, or instrumentation specialties.
• Instruct, coordinate, and execute duties of flight test personnel in assigned areas.
• Determine sequences for installing, removing, and maintaining critical aircraft components or systems.
• Apply shop theory and skills to complete tasks from engineering data and technical orders.
• Perform drilling, reaming, fitting, assembly, trimming, riveting, splicing, insulating, and other related duties.
• Conduct maintenance, repair, and testing of electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation systems for flight test projects.
• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain complex aircraft equipment, components, and systems.
• Notify lead personnel of malfunctions, defects, or damages.
• Verify completeness and accuracy of work.
• Execute production accountability duties, including verification, quality audit, and inspection of assemblies, parts, and tooling.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including ground support equipment and hangar operations.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 4 years of flight test technician or related experience; OR associate’s degree with at least 2 years of similar experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required; ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.
• Physical ability to perform moderately to strenuous work, including lifting up to 25 pounds, bending, stooping, kneeling, and working outdoors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Triton/Global Hawk (BETTIE Qualified) experience.
• Triton/Global Hawk production, modification, or operations experience.
• Avionics/electrical background.
• Airframes, structures, or composites experience.

SkillBridge Program Participation

Eligible service members will receive 40‑hour per week training on the job, conduct hands‑on experience similar to the Flight Test Technician role, and may be considered for a full‑time position upon completion.

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,100.00 - $131,900.00

Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off. Additional benefits may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives for eligible positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 requiring government clearance and certain other restricted positions.