CLS - F-35 Aircraft Mechanic 2/3
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; inspections and servicing; field-level modifications; and heavy/depot-level modifications as part of F-35 Contractor Logistics Support. Work includes configuring aircraft for modifications, removing and installing components and hardware, assisting with software uploads, performing operational checks and egress system maintenance, and troubleshooting and repairing failures so aircraft can be restored to flying condition. The mechanic uses technical data, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, maintenance manuals, and test equipment. The role also involves maintaining aircraft records and status in ALIS, keeping production staff informed, assisting with on-the-job training, obtaining locally required certifications, and following safety and housekeeping procedures. The employee must be able to work first or second shift as directed, take short-notice temporary duty assignments, and support other CLS locations or deployments as needed. The position requires a Secret clearance and the ability to meet the stated physical, medical, respiratory, and qualification requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of mechanical, aircraft airframe/powerplants, turboprop, egress, avionics, and/or crew chief experience; the posting also separately lists a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 4 years of such experience.
- 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, and weekends, and support 24/7/365 on-call status.
- Ability to meet physical demands, including regularly lifting up to 35 pounds; repetitive movements; working overhead; grasping, handling, feeling, and reaching; and frequently standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, and twisting.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a flightline driver’s competency card.
- Ability to pass a new-hire physical before starting.
- Ability to pass a 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 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 at 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.
- Experience with F-35 avionics systems, fighter aircraft crew escape systems such as canopies and ejection seats, 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 to ensure aircraft systems are mechanically sound and safe for flight, following JTD and applicable program and service guidance.
- 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 ALIS, and keep production staff informed of aircraft status.
- Perform Airframe and Powerplant General tasks for F-35 CLS heavy/depot-level modifications.
- Configure aircraft for modifications; remove and install attaching hardware and components; assist with software uploads; perform system operational checks and egress system maintenance.
- Isolate faults, troubleshoot and repair system failures detected during operational checks, and restore aircraft to flying condition following modifications and maintenance.
- Use test equipment and interpret wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, maintenance manuals, and technical data.
- Obtain special certifications as locally required, such as confined-space or borescope certifications.
- Practice good housekeeping and follow and enforce safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential overtime
- Potential shift differential
- Potential discretionary bonus
- Potential long-term incentives for eligible Vice President or Director positions
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
