F-Aircraft Mechanic ; Lemoore CA Lemoore, CA

F-35 Aircraft Mechanic 3/4 (Lemoore CA)

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance type:
Secret. Travel:
Yes, 10% 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.

• Perform maintenance, repair, launch, and recovery activities on F‑35 aircraft.
• Configure aircraft for modifications, removal and installation of attaching hardware, component removal and installations, assistance with software uploads, and various system operational checkouts.
• Ensure aircraft are in exceptional mechanical condition and safe for flight by performing maintenance, inspections, and servicing requirements on all aircraft systems in accordance with JTD and all applicable programs and service guidance.
• Assist with OJT training for team members and partner aircraft maintenance personnel.
• Maintain and update aircraft records and status within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) of ALIS.
• Keep production staff updated on aircraft status.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager.
• Perform required Airframe and Power Plant General (APG) / Airframes tasks as part of F‑35 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) performing organizational‑level modifications.
• Obtain special certifications (e.g., confined space, borescope, Hyd Contam) as locally required, using training, knowledge and experience.
• Obtain Collateral Duty Inspector Qualification within 6‑18 months of position start date depending on prior experience.
• Read and interpret technical data and blueprint drawings.
• Conduct fault isolation, troubleshooting, and repair of system failures detected during operational checks associated with modifications and restoration of aircraft to flying condition after modifications and maintenance.
• Interpret and use various test equipment and work from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.
• Practice good housekeeping and follow safety procedures.
• Be able to depart on temporary duty assignments on short notice and provide temporary support to other CLS locations.
• Work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, weekends, and be on call status for 24h‑day, 7d‑week, 365dayear; work 1st, 2nd, 3rd and weekend shift.

• Aircraft Mechanic3:
  High School diploma or GED and 4 years additional education and/or experience with mechanical/aircraft airframe/power plants/turboprop/avionics and/or crew chief experience.
• Aircraft Mechanic4:
  High School diploma or GED and 6 years additional education and/or experience with mechanical/aircraft airframe/power plants/turboprop/avionics and/or crew chief experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher (background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitive work: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 50pounds, working overhead.
• Ability to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
• Pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain respirator clearance and compliance with respirator fitting requirements.
• Pass New Hire Physical that includes 5‑year flightline physical, audiogram, and color vision testing prior to start.

• US Navy or…