CLS - F - Aircraft Mechanic Electricians Lemoore

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Required for Start: Yes.

Clearance Type: Secret.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Aircraft Mechanic 3/4 – Electricians to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within the Aircraft Solutions Business Unit at NAS Lemoore, CA. Your mission will be to support O-Level maintenance on the F‑35.

• Work first, second, third, or weekend shift as directed by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager.
• Be able to depart on temporary duty assignments on short notice.
• Practice good housekeeping and follow safety procedures.
• Perform maintenance, repair, launch, and recovery activities on F‑35 aircraft.
• 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 applicable program guidance.
• Perform and/or assist with field‑level modifications and TCTD maintenance actions.
• 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 the production staff updated on aircraft status.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager.
• Perform required Airframe and Power Plant General (APG) / Avionics tasks as part of F‑35 contractor logistics support (CLS) performing organizational‑level modifications.
• Obtain special certifications (e.g., confined space, borescope) as locally required.
• Provide temporary support to other CLS locations and/or emerging deployments.
• Primarily assigned to the night shift but flexible to rotate across all shifts; may include extended hours, holidays, weekends, and participate in a 24/7/365 on‑call rotation.
• Obtain Collateral Duty Inspector Qualification within 18 months of position start date.
• Acquire and maintain a flightline driver's competency card.

• Configure aircraft for modifications, removal and installation of attaching hardware, component removal and installations, assistance with software uploads, various system operational checkouts, and egress system maintenance.

• Fault isolation, troubleshooting, and repair of system failures during operational checks associated with modifications and restoration of aircraft to flying condition following modifications and maintenance.
• Interpret and use various test equipment and work from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.

• Level 3:
  High school diploma or GED and 4 additional years of education and/or experience in mechanical/aircraft airframe/power plants/turboprop/egress/avionics and/or crew chief experience.
• Level 4:
  High school diploma or GED and 6 additional years of education and/or experience in mechanical/aircraft airframe/power plants/turboprop/egress/avionics and/or crew chief experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data and blueprint drawings.
• Active DoD Secret or higher clearance (background investigation completed within last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time.
• Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical work: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working overhead, accessing small confined spaces.
• Pass a physical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain respirator clearance and compliance with respirator fitting requirements.

• US Navy or Marine Corps CDI, Air Force 5 or 7 Level, or equivalent Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Certification.
• Six or more years F‑22 or F‑35 Avionics and/or Crew Chief Experience.
• U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps experience with thorough understanding of F‑35 Fighter Aircraft Systems and operations under COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 and 4790.35.
• F‑135 Power plant engine run certification, F‑35 avionics systems, fighter aircraft crew escape systems (canopy and ejection seat), experience in…