Aircraft Mechanic 3 - Beaufort SC

VetJobs•Beaufort, SC

5d•$57,500 - $95,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Aircraft Mechanic 3 – Avionics to join their team of qualified, diverse individuals within the Aircraft Solutions Business Unit at MCAS Beaufort. The mission is to support O-Level maintenance on the F-35. This role requires the ability to work various shifts, including weekends, and to depart on temporary duty assignments on short notice. The individual will practice good housekeeping, follow safety procedures, and ensure programs are enforced. Responsibilities include performing maintenance, repair, launch, and recovery activities on F-35 aircraft, ensuring they are in exceptional mechanical condition and safe for flight through maintenance, inspections, and servicing of all aircraft systems in accordance with JTD and applicable guidance. The role also involves performing and assisting with Field-Level Modifications and TCTD maintenance actions, assisting with OJT training for team members and partner aircraft maintenance personnel, and maintaining/updating aircraft records and status within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) of ALIS. The Aircraft Mechanic 3 will keep production staff updated on aircraft status and perform other duties as assigned. Tasks include performing required Airframe and Power Plant General (APG) / Avionics tasks as part of F-35 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) performing organizational-level modifications. This includes configuring aircraft for modifications, removal and installation of hardware and components, assisting with software uploads, system operational checkouts, and egress system maintenance. Technical requirements involve fault isolation, troubleshooting, and repair of system failures, interpreting and using test equipment, and working from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals. The position also requires obtaining special certifications as locally required and providing temporary support to other CLS locations and/or emerging deployments. The role involves a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends, and supporting on-call status 24/7/365.

Requirements

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.
Ability to obtain Collateral Duty Inspector Qualification within 18 months of position start date.
Ability to acquire and maintain a flightline driver’s competency card.
Ability to read and interpret technical data and blueprint drawings.
A current Secret Clearance (or higher).
Ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance, as required.
Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting item weighing up to 25 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.
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 Avionics 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.

Responsibilities

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 required Airframe and Power Plant General (APG) / Avionics tasks as part of F-35 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) performing organizational-level modifications.
Use training, knowledge, and experience to obtain special certifications (example: confined space, borescope, etc.) as locally required.
Provide temporary support to 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.
Configure 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.
Perform 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.
Interpret and use various test equipment and work from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.