SkillBridge - SCA Aircraft Mechanic 2/3

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Overtime / shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Long Term Incentives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector seeks an SCA Aircraft Mechanic 2/3 to join our Flight Operations team at Ellsworth AFB, SD. Start dates depend on funding; on-site training may be required.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of aircraft and engine systems, with on‑the‑job support for customer personnel. Basic qualifications include a HS diploma with 4+ years aviation maintenance, travel readiness up to 25%, and the ability to obtain PRP and Secret clearance

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.

Skills

Travel up to 25%

PRP certification

Security clearance (Secret)

Flightline work year-round

Education

High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years aviation maintenance

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Job Description SkillBridge Program Description

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately 20% of Northrop Grumman’s 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists. The Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Responsibilities for SkillBridge Program participation are:

• Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge.
• Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path.
• The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week.

Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

• Goals – Provide separating service‑members with job skills training in a professional setting during the final phase of their military service. This program is specifically designed to offer hands‑on experience that result in the potential to convert to a full‑time opportunity as the conclusion of the training.
• Objectives - Service Members who complete the SkillBridge program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides comprehensive hands‑on experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.
• Outcome – Offer service‑members preparing for civilian careers a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty
• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
• Will receive an honorable discharge
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
• Received Unit Commander (first O‑4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking an SCA Aircraft Mechanic 2 or SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3 to join our team of qualified individuals within our Flight Operations organization. This position will be located at Ellsworth AFB, SD. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Key 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.

Basic Qualifications for SCA Aircraft Mechanic 2

• 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.

Basic Qualifications for SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3

• High School Diploma/GED with minimum 6 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• USAF or equivalent experience as one of the following:
  • Airframe & Powerplant
  • General Hydraulics Mechanic
  • Flightline Jet Engine Mechanic
  • Fuels Systems Mechanic
  • Egress Systems Mechanic
  • Back shop
  • Armament Systems Mechanic
  • Low Observables Maintenance

Primary Level Salary Range

$45.93 - $45.93

Secondary Level Salary Range

$47.73 - $47.73

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.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
• annual bonuses 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

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.