F-35 Aircraft Mechanic 3/4

• Category: Flight Operations
• Location: Beaufort, South Carolina, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: Any (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, our Defense Systems F-35 Sustainment HPSI Operating Unit, wants YOU to join our Team as an Aircraft Mechanic 3 or 4 and join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.   As an Aircraft Mechanic, you will be assigned to support F-35 organizational maintenance at MCAS Beaufort, SC.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

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

• You will perform Maintenance, Repair, Launch, and Recovery activities on F-35 aircraft.
• You will 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 program and service guidance.
• You will perform and/or assist with Field-Level Modifications and TCTD maintenance actions.
• You will assist with OJT training for team members and partner aircraft maintenance personnel.
• You will maintain and update aircraft records and status within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) of ALIS.
• You will keep the production staff updated on aircraft status.
• You will perform other duties as assigned by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager.
• You will use your training, knowledge, and experience to obtain special certifications (example: confined space, borescope, etc.) as locally required.

Maintenance tasks include:

• Configuring 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.

Technical requirements include:

• Fault isolation, troubleshooting, and repair of system failures detected during operational checks associated with modifications and restoration of aircraft to flying condition subsequent to accomplishment of modifications and maintenance. Interprets and uses various test equipment and works from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.

NOTE: This requisition may be filled at a higher level based off the below qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Aircraft Mechanic 3: High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 4 years of mechanical/aircraft airframe/power plants/turboprop/egress/avionics and/or crew chief experience.
• Aircraft Mechanic 4: High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 6 years of mechanical/aircraft airframe/power plants/turboprop/egress/avionics and/or crew chief experience.
• A current Secret Clearance (or higher).
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance, as required.
• Ability to obtain Collateral Duty Inspector Qualification within 18 months of position start date.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data and blueprint drawings.
• You must be able to depart on temporary duty assignments— on short notice. The individual will practice good housekeeping and follow safety procedures and ensure both programs are enforced.
• You must be willing/able to provide temporary support to our other CLS locations and/or emerging deployments.
• You must be willing/able to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year.
• You must be able to meet the physical demands of this position, including regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist.

Preferred Qualifications:

• US Navy or Marine Corps CDI, Air Force 5 or 7 Level, or equivalent Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Certification.
• 6 or more years F-22 or F-35 Airframes 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 (i.e., canopy and ejection seat), experience in structural repairs and low observable system maintenance are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and experience in a Military-focused Customer Service-Related Industry.

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