Northrop Grumman-posted 10 months ago
$57,200 - $95,400/Yr
Full-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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems has an opening for an Aircraft Mechanic 3 (LO/Structures) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located OCONUS - Europe.

  • Installs detail parts such as shims, splices, gussets, angles, brackets, doublers, and patches.
  • Modifies major structural components such ribs, stiffeners, longerons, straps and skins using shop aids to facilitate assembly and installation as required.
  • Modifies composite aircraft parts and assemblies while exercising a complete knowledge of bonding practices, procedures, layouts and understands how to locate parts and material for exacting fit where critical surface contours, edge distances or coordinated dimensions and tolerances to 0.005” must be established and maintained.
  • Repairs aircraft metallic and composite structural defects/damages secondary to aircraft operations and corrosion.
  • Reads and interprets engineering drawings, technical manuals, structure repair manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes.
  • Identifies aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown on engineering documentation and technical orders.
  • Utilizes precision measuring instruments, micrometers, calipers, and standard scales.
  • Verifies application/condition of installed LO materials for conformity to specifications and determines material and time required to perform repairs; removes, takes corrective action and makes reinstallations where design and modification changes.
  • Sets up and operates various types of material testers and mixers.
  • Assists in other technical disciplines as requested by team leads or management.
  • Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with a minimum of 4 Years of airframes/sheet metal experience.
  • Air Force 5 or 7 Level, US Navy or Marine Corps CDI, or equivalent Airframe and Power Plant (A&P).
  • Ability to read and interpret technical data.
  • Must have an Active Secret Clearance or higher (US Citizenship required).
  • Ability 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.
  • 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.
  • DoD Intermediate level sheet metal/structures/airframes experience, or commercial/industry equivalent.
  • F-35 structural repair/corrosion and Low Observables (LO) experience.
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
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