CL5 F 35 Aircraft Mechanic 2/3 - Yuma AZ
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector’s F-35 Sustainment HPSI Operating Unit is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic 2/3 to support O-Level maintenance on F-35 aircraft at MCAS Yuma, Arizona. The role performs maintenance, repair, launch, and recovery activities and helps ensure aircraft are mechanically sound and safe for flight. Work is conducted in accordance with JTD and applicable program and service guidance, and includes both operational maintenance and heavy/depot-level modifications under F-35 Contractor Logistics Support. The position requires interpreting technical data, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals; troubleshooting and repairing system failures; and restoring aircraft to flying condition following modifications and maintenance. The mechanic maintains aircraft records and status in ALIS/CMMS, supports team and partner-personnel training, and follows housekeeping and safety procedures. The employee must be able to work first or second shift as directed, accept temporary duty assignments on short notice, and support other CLS locations or emerging deployments. Work schedules may include extended shifts, weekends, holidays, and 24/7 on-call support.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of mechanical, aircraft airframe, powerplant, turboprop, egress, avionics, and/or crew-chief experience; the posting also lists a 4-year minimum for the same experience categories.
- Ability to read and interpret technical data and blueprint drawings.
- Current Secret clearance or higher, or an inactive clearance whose last investigation was completed within the last 5½ years, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- Willingness to provide temporary support to other CLS locations and/or emerging deployments.
- Willingness to work any schedule, including extended shifts, weekends, and holidays, and to support 24/7/365 on-call status.
- Ability to meet physical demands, including regularly lifting up to 35 pounds; repetitive movements; overhead work; grasping, handling, feeling, and reaching; and frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, and twisting.
- Ability to obtain a flightline driver’s competency card.
- Ability to pass a new-hire physical before starting.
- Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation and meet respirator clearance, fitting, and compliance requirements.
- Ability to obtain Ground Support Equipment Qualifications for F-35 maintenance and flight operations.
- Ability to obtain Collateral Duty Inspector Qualification within six months of starting.
- Ability to work first or second shift as directed.
- Ability to depart on temporary duty assignments on short notice.
Nice To Haves
- U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps experience and thorough understanding of F-35 fighter aircraft systems and operations under COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 and 4790.35.
- F-35 Collateral Duty Inspector designation in the USMC or USN, or USAF AFSC skill level 5 or 7.
- F-135 powerplant engine-run certification.
- F-35 avionics systems experience.
- Experience with fighter aircraft crew escape systems, including canopy and ejection seat.
- Experience in structural repairs and low-observable system maintenance.
- Experience with launch and recovery and standard component removal and replacement.
- Understanding of propulsion systems and structural maintenance, including low-observable maintenance processes and procedures.
- 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.
- Perform aircraft maintenance, inspections, and servicing to ensure aircraft systems are in safe and exceptional mechanical condition.
- Perform or assist with Field-Level Modifications and TCTD maintenance actions.
- Assist with on-the-job training for team members and partner aircraft maintenance personnel.
- Maintain and update aircraft records and status in the ALIS Computerized Maintenance Management System, and keep production staff informed of aircraft status.
- Perform Airframe and Powerplant General tasks for F-35 Contractor Logistics Support heavy/depot-level modifications.
- Configure aircraft for modifications; remove and install attaching hardware and components; assist with software uploads; perform system operational checkouts and egress-system maintenance.
- Isolate faults, troubleshoot and repair system failures detected during operational checks, and restore aircraft to flying condition after modifications and maintenance.
- Interpret and use test equipment, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.
- Obtain locally required special certifications, such as confined-space or borescope certifications.
- Follow housekeeping and safety procedures and help ensure both programs are enforced.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager.
- Provide temporary support at other CLS locations and/or emerging deployments, including travel on short notice.
- Work schedules and on-call coverage as directed, including extended shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential overtime
- Potential shift differential
- Potential discretionary bonus
- Potential long-term incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
