Aircraft Mechanic 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic 3, preferably with F/A-18E/F experience, to support a service life modification program in San Antonio, Texas. The F/A-18E/F SLM team provides organizational- and depot-level support for the aircraft. The role involves maintaining and repairing F-18 aircraft, engines, equipment, components, and systems in accordance with applicable directives, technical specifications, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations. An active Secret clearance is required at the start of employment. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of F/A-18E/F experience, including familiarity with inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, removals, and repairs.
- Must have and maintain an active Government Secret clearance.
- Comprehensive written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate customer maintenance requirements.
- Ability to pass a physical and respiratory evaluation and meet respirator fitting and clearance requirements.
- Ability to lift 30 pounds, climb ladders and aircraft stands, and stand for long periods on uneven or slippery terrain.
- Must pass a physical and weigh-in for fall protection.
- U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting U.S. Navy F-18 or F/A-18 squadrons on deployment.
- A&P license.
- Experience assembling major structures and structural subassemblies, aligning parts on jigs with templates and fixtures, and performing part-fitting tasks such as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.
- Experience measuring parts with micrometers and calipers, modifying assemblies to incorporate structural changes, and monitoring or verifying quality.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, engines, equipment, components, and systems in accordance with applicable directives.
- Understand and carry out pre- and post-flight activities and inspections.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and service aircraft and engine systems.
- Diagnose malfunctions and perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly, or adjustment of aircraft systems.
- Read and interpret wiring schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, and test procedures.
- Set up and use torque wrenches and common hand tools, including wrenches and safety-wire pliers.
- Remove, replace, and function-check aircraft components and assemblies.
- Maintain electrical and instrument systems, including power generation, conversion, and distribution.
- Document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, and parts requests.
- Comply with health and safety, tool control, foreign object damage (FOD) control, training, and certification requirements.
- Perform assigned duties while wearing required safety equipment.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
