Aircraft Fuel Cell Technician

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

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 frontier 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.

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 frontier 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, but they’re also making history.

We are currently seeking F-18 Aircraft Fuel Cell Technician 3 based in San Antonio, Texas. In this position, you will perform maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, F-18 aircraft equipment, F-18 engines, F-18 components, and systems in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives in support of aircraft modification.

• Perform removal, installation, and inspection functions of fuel cells and assembly, and installation of components such as fuel lines, hardware, and fittings on various aircraft.
• Analyze various aircraft sealing, structural, and assembly drawings, to detect seal level deficiencies.
• Diagnose results of leak test to detect drawing, specification, structural and assembly sealing errors.
• Recommend corrective action necessary to correct deficiencies.
• Perform disassembly and teardown operations of aircraft fuel systems and related components.
• Remove fuel cells and components from aircraft, following specific procedures and techniques.
• Prepare cavity for installation of fuel cells and components. Install fuel cells and components, following specific procedures and techniques
• Use appropriate pressure test equipment, and make repairs as required.
• Check condition of fuel cells for any type of damage; and cavity, for condition of internal fittings
• Work from operation sheets, diagrams, blueprints, engineering orders, mil-specs, and verbal instructions.
• Maintain schedules and quality standards. Check work for completeness and accuracy.
• Notify supervision of any / all malfunctions, defects, and damages of equipment, material, and product.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• May be required to work in other fields incidental to, and in connection with, completion of assignment.
• May be required to perform other related duties, as assigned, and assist other aircraft mechanics as required.

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum of 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and…