Aircraft Mechanic

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available 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, 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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an
Aircraft Mechanic 3/4tojoin our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting the B-2 Contract Field Team (CFT). This role is located at
Whiteman AFB, MO
.

This position requires a security clearance, so an active clearance is preferred, but a clearance request will be submitted for the selected candidate if necessary. The nature of this position requires individuals to be comfortable working in a classified environment; cell phones and personal electronic devices are prohibited within these areas.

Your duties and responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Must obtain and maintain qualifications/certifications as directed by the supervisor to include but not limited to; aircraft inspections, structures, electrical, low observables, hydraulic couplings, window replacement, engine/tailpipe removal/installation.

• Perform a variety of inspections/operations such as Phase, HPOs, remove/install aircraft engines/tailpipe, electrical wiring, coaxial cables and low observables.

• Troubleshoots, repairs and services aircraft and engines systems.

• Interprets and uses various test equipment and works from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.

• Troubleshoot and accurately diagnose malfunctions to properly identify and correct problems in minimum time.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.

• Measures parts with precision tools such as, micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.

• Performs maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly, or adjustment of various aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations.

• May perform similar duties in aircraft build, modification, or maintenance role.

• Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor.

• Troubleshoot and accurately diagnose malfunctions to properly identify and correct problems in minimum time.

The selected candidate must be willing to work various shifts depending on business needs, including, but not limited to: 1st shift 0630 – 1500, 2nd shift 1430 – 2300, 3rd shift 2230 – 0700, and overtime when required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 3: Must have a High School diploma or equivalent (GED) and 4 years of relevant experience in the Aviation and Aerospace industry and / or additional education.

• Level 4: Must have a High School diploma or equivalent (GED) and 6 years of relevant experience in the Aviation and Aerospace industry and / or additional education.

• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer
  and maintain
  the final adjudicated Secret Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, weekends, and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.

• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to…