U109 Junior Aircraft Mechanic - 1st Shift

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Junior Aircraft Mechanic in Linthicum, Maryland to troubleshoot, repair, and service aircraft and engine systems in a 1st shift role. Responsibilities include maintenance, disassembly, rework, and FAA record-keeping in compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate holds an FAA Airframe and Power Plant certificate, a high school diploma or equivalent, and 0–3 years of aviation maintenance experience with licensure current within the last 24 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• FAA Airframe and Power Plant certificate required.
• 0–3 years experience as an aircraft mechanic; current licensure within the last 24 months preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and service aircraft and engine systems following manuals, directives, drawings and FAA regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance actions and inspections per FAA and military requirements.
• Schedule operations according to master schedule and report delays with recommended solutions.
• Assist supervision in determining needed ground support equipment and spare parts.
• Ensure test equipment is calibrated and within schedule.
• Discuss functional requirements and issues with supervision and verify system compliance.
• Maintain clean, orderly work areas and support facilities including hangar and ramp.
• Provide training to aircrews on use and care of aircrew life support equipment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FAA Airframe and Power Plant Certificate

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 and 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Junior Aircraft Mechanic to join its team. This position is located in Linthicum, Maryland.

Primary Function

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 FAA required records, manuals, and inspection forms.

Responsibilities

• Complete inspection, maintenance, modification, and servicing of aircraft and ground support equipment. Work from applicable maintenance manuals, technical directives, drawings, process specifications, and oral/written instructions. Maintain knowledge of complete aircraft structures, components, power plants, and systems.
• Schedule operations according to master schedule and maintain current status of aircraft. Prepare status reports, notify supervision of schedule delays, and recommend solutions.
• Assist supervision in determining necessary ground support equipment and spare parts. Devise and improvise special tooling required for aircraft maintenance.
• Discuss functional requirements and problems with systems and components with supervision. Ensure test equipment is calibrated according to schedule.
• Stay abreast of and ensure compliance with all applicable federal government and civilian regulations regarding maintenance and modification of aircraft.
• Provide continuous training to aircrews in the use and care of aircrew life support and associated equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of all actions taken on the aircraft in accordance with FAA and military regulations. Perform inventory of all aircraft records and prepare reports on items to be accomplished.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, hangar, ramp, shops, and ground support equipment. Perform other miscellaneous duties as required.

Position Details

This is an SEA Union Represented Position.

This is a 1st Shift Position.

Education Requirement

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Power Plant Certificate required.

Experience Requirement

• 0-3 years experience as an aircraft mechanic in military, industrial, or commercial aviation.
• Must be current in the aviation field (worked in the field or obtained licensure within the previous 24 months) and possess an A&P license.

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.