F35 Aircraft Mechanic 3 / Power Line- (Beaufort SC)

Northrop Grumman•Beaufort, SC

60d

About The Position

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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Aircraft Mechanic 3 - Power Line to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Aircraft Solutions Business Unit at MCAS Beaufort . Your Mission will be to support O-Level maintenance on the F-35. Your duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to) : You will be subject to work first, second, third, or weekend shift, as directed by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager. 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 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 perform required Airframe and Power Plant General (APG) / Airframes tasks as part of F-35 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) performing organizational-level modifications. You will use your training, knowledge, and experience to obtain special certifications (example: confined space, borescope, etc.) as locally required. Willing/able to provide temporary support to our other CLS locations and/or emerging deployments. 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. Must have the ability to obtain Collateral Duty Inspector Qualification within 18 months of position start date. Must have the ability to acquire and maintain a flightline driver's competency card. 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 after accomplishment of modifications and maintenance. Interprets and uses various test equipment and works from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.

Requirements

Must have a High School diploma or GED and 4 years additional education and/or experience with mechanical/aircraft airframe/power plants/turboprop/egress/avionics and/or crew chief experience.
Must have the ability to read and interpret technical data and blueprint drawings.
Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting item weighing up to 50 pounds, and working overhead.
Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to start.
Must have the ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.

Nice To Haves

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 Power Line 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.
Demonstrated communication skills and experience in a Military-focused Customer Service-Related Industry.

Responsibilities

Support O-Level maintenance on the F-35.
Work first, second, third, or weekend shift, as directed by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager.
Depart on temporary duty assignments— on short notice.
Practice good housekeeping and follow safety procedures and ensure both programs are enforced.
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 all applicable program and service 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) / Airframes tasks as part of F-35 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) performing organizational-level modifications.
Use your training, knowledge, and experience to obtain special certifications (example: confined space, borescope, etc.) as locally required.
Provide temporary support to our other CLS locations and/or emerging deployments.
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.
Obtain Collateral Duty Inspector Qualification within 18 months of position start date.
Acquire and maintain a flightline driver's competency card.
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.
Fault isolation, troubleshooting, and repair of system failures detected during operational checks associated with modifications and restoration of aircraft to flying condition after accomplishment of modifications and maintenance.
Interprets and uses various test equipment and works from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.