F-18 Aircraft Structures Mechanic 3

Northrop Grumman•San Antonio, TX

8d•$55,500 - $92,500•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is looking for a structure mechanic 3 with preferably experience on the F/A-18E/F aircraft. This effort will support service life modification program in San Antonio, TX where the F/A-18E/F structures team will be responsible for Organizational and Depot Level structural support of the aircraft’s structures.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience and familiarity with inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, removals, and repairs.
Must have and maintain an active secret DOD clearance
Must have comprehensive written and verbal English communication skills.
Must be able to perform assigned duties while wearing required safety equipment.
Must be able to pass a physical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience on the F/A-18E/F aircraft.
Supported U.S. Navy F-18 or F/A-18 squadrons on deployment, depot level or assembly.

Responsibilities

Performing maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, aircraft equipment, components, and systems in accordance all applicable directives.
A variety of major structure repairs, remove/replace parts such as skins, intercostals, heat shields, bulkheads, longerons and fittings.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.
Able to perform part-fitting operations as filing, sawing, deburring, trimming, riveting, precision drilling, reaming, coldworking, and composite repairs.
Able to remove, replace multiple types of fasteners including, Hi-loks. Jo-bolts, Cherry max, and Huk-bolts, and fast rivets.
Able to interpret diameters and dimensions using scales, squares, micrometers, calipers, ball gauges, pin gauges, and depth gauges.
Must be able to clearly document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, parts requests, etc.
Will be required to comply with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, FOD control, and all training and certification requirements.