CLS - F-35 Aircraft Mechanic (Airframes) 3/4

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

7d • $66,600 - $131,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic 3/4 – Airframes for its Aircraft Solutions Business Unit at MCAS Miramar. The position supports organizational-level maintenance and heavy/organizational-level Contractor Logistics Support for F-35 aircraft. The mechanic performs maintenance, repair, launch, recovery, inspections, and servicing to ensure aircraft are safe and ready for flight, following Joint Technical Data and applicable program and service guidance.

The work includes maintaining and repairing airframe structures, composite materials, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, landing gear, and other aircraft systems. The mechanic also supports field-level modifications and technical directive maintenance, troubleshoots system failures, restores aircraft to flying condition, maintains aircraft records and status in ALIS/CMMS, and performs ground-handling duties. The role involves interpreting technical data, drawings, wiring diagrams, and manuals; using test equipment; assisting with training; and keeping production staff informed of aircraft status.

The position requires a current or qualifying Secret clearance, with ability to obtain and maintain additional clearances as required. Temporary support at other CLS locations or deployments may be required. The schedule may include extended shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds and frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, twisting, overhead work, and repetitive hand movements. Candidates must pass respiratory and new-hire physical evaluations.

Requirements

• Aircraft Mechanic 3: High school diploma or GED and at least 4 years of mechanical, aircraft airframe, power plant, turboprop, egress, avionics, and/or crew chief experience, including familiarity with interpreting service- or program-provided technical data.
• Aircraft Mechanic 4: High school diploma or GED and at least 6 years of mechanical, aircraft airframe, power plant, turboprop, egress, avionics, and/or crew chief experience, including familiarity with interpreting service- or program-provided technical data.
• Ability to obtain an equivalent Air Force 5- or 7-level qualification, U.S. Navy or Marine Corps CDI/CDQAR qualification, or equivalent Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) qualification.
• Completion of Aviation Structural Mechanic Core Course (N23WSG2), F-35 Aircraft Mechanic Organizational Maintenance Course C-603-0008 (M16F3X1 or M17F3XC), or equivalent.
• Aircraft Corrosion Control Course N-701-0013 or equivalent.
• Aircraft Paint Touch Up and Markings Course N-701-0014 or equivalent.
• Low Observables Maintenance Program experience, including working knowledge of NAVAIR 01-1A-509-series and Air Force Technical Manual T.O. 1-1-694 publications.
• Ability to learn through self-paced reading, laboratory work, and on-the-job training to perform ground maintenance duties.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data and blueprint drawings.
• Current Secret clearance or higher, or an inactive clearance with the last investigation completed within the past 5½ years, and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance as required.
• Ability to provide temporary support at other CLS locations and/or emerging deployments.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, weekends, and on-call availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including regularly lifting up to 50 pounds; repetitive movements; overhead work; grasping, handling, feeling, and reaching; and frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, and twisting.
• Ability to pass a physical/respiratory evaluation and meet respirator clearance and fit requirements.
• Must pass a new-hire physical before starting.

Nice To Haves

• F-35 Airframe Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) or Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR), Level 7 equivalent.
• Eight years of F-22 or F-35 airframes and/or crew chief experience.
• Advanced working knowledge of F-35 ALIS, CMMS, and LOHAS.
• F-35 Plane Captain certification.
• F-35 Low Power Turn (LPT) experience.
• F-35 Integrated Power Package Instructor (IPPI) or operator experience.
• Flightline expediter or maintenance control experience.
• Experience as a Hazardous Material Control and Management (HMC&M) Program Manager.
• Experience using ALIS and associated programs to document maintenance and report deficiencies within CRM and JDRS.
• Experience with Anomaly Fault Resolution System (AFRs), Joint Technical Data Navigation (JTD), and Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA).
• U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps experience and thorough understanding of F-35 systems and operations under COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 and 4790.35.
• Excellent communication skills and experience in a military-focused customer-service industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, launch, and recovery activities on F-35 aircraft.
• Conduct inspections, servicing, and maintenance in accordance with Joint Technical Data and applicable program and service guidance.
• Inspect, service, maintain, and repair F-35 airframe structures, composite materials, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and landing gear systems.
• 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 (CMMS).
• Perform ground-handling duties, including taxi directing, towing, refueling, and securing or unsecuring aircraft.
• Keep production staff updated on aircraft status.
• Perform Aircraft Maintenance Manager-assigned duties.
• Perform Airframe General (APG) tasks as part of F-35 CLS heavy/organizational-level maintenance.
• Obtain locally required special certifications, such as hydraulic contamination or borescope certifications.
• Configure aircraft for modifications; remove and install attaching hardware and components; assist with software uploads; conduct system operational checkouts; and perform egress-system maintenance.
• Isolate faults, troubleshoot and repair system failures detected during operational checks, and restore aircraft to flying condition following modifications and maintenance.
• Interpret and use test equipment, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED