E-6B IMMC SCA Aircraft Mechanic - Structures - R10215358

E-6B IMMC SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3 - Structures - R

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking experienced structure aircraft mechanics to support a maintenance program with Northrop Grumman in Lake Charles, LA.

The Navy E-6 is an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707 platform. The aircraft are utilized primarily for long‑range patrols along the entire U.S. border, and in source and transit zone countries. This platform, now modified to the E-6B standard, conveys instructions from the National Command Authority to fleet ballistic missile submarines, a mission known as TACAMO ("Take Charge And Move Out").

These positions are Service Contract Act positions.

These positions are contingent upon funding.

• Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty
• Reads and interprets manufacturers’ and airline’s maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
• Has a broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair
• Possesses detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required.
• Has the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike
• Can read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, written instructions, etc.
• Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturers’ manuals.

• Uses your thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non‑complex electrical systems.
• Adjusts, repairs or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.
• Performs 100‑hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic and other hourly or calendar inspections, examines reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listens to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions such as sticking or burnt valves, inspects jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear and missing segments.
• Inspects jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn‑out, security or breaks, tests engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components, including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical…