CL5 F 35 Aircraft Mechanic 2/3 - Yuma AZ

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Yuma, AZ

4d • Onsite

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 includes aircraft maintenance, repair, launch, and recovery, as well as heavy/depot-level modifications under F-35 Contractor Logistics Support. The mechanic ensures aircraft are mechanically sound and safe for flight, maintains aircraft records and status in ALIS, and keeps production staff informed of aircraft status.

The position involves maintenance, inspections, and servicing of aircraft systems; field-level modifications and TCTD maintenance; and supporting modifications through aircraft configuration, component and hardware removal and installation, software uploads, operational checks, troubleshooting, and restoration of aircraft to flight condition. The employee interprets technical data and uses test equipment, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals. They may assist with on-the-job training and must obtain locally required certifications and qualifications.

The employee must be able to work first or second shift as directed, travel on temporary duty assignments on short notice, and support other CLS locations or deployments. Work schedules may include extended shifts, weekends, holidays, and 24/7 on-call status. The position requires following safety and housekeeping procedures and meeting the physical and medical requirements described in the posting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• The posting lists minimum experience thresholds of 2 years and 4 years in mechanical, aircraft airframe/powerplants, turboprop, egress, avionics, and/or crew chief work.
• 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.
• Willingness to provide temporary support to other CLS locations and/or emerging deployments.
• Willingness to work any schedule, including extended shifts, holidays, weekends, and 24/7 on-call status.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including regularly lifting up to 35 pounds; repetitive movements; working overhead; using hands to grasp, handle, and feel; and reaching. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a flightline driver’s competency card.
• Ability to pass a new-hire physical before starting.
• Ability to pass medical and respiratory evaluations 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 6 months of the position start date.
• Ability to work first or second shift as directed by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager.
• Ability to depart on temporary duty assignments on short notice.
• Ability to obtain special certifications as locally required, such as confined-space or borescope certifications.

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 canopies and ejection seats.
• 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 maintenance, inspections, and servicing on aircraft systems in accordance with JTD and applicable program and service guidance.
• Perform 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 in the ALIS Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Keep production staff updated on 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 and system operational checkouts; and maintain egress systems.
• Isolate faults, troubleshoot and repair system failures detected during operational checks, and restore aircraft to flying condition after modifications and maintenance.
• Interpret technical data and use test equipment, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.
• Practice good housekeeping and follow and enforce safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

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