Aircraft Structures Mechanic 3

Northrop Grumman•San Antonio, TX

3d•$60,500 - $100,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Structure Mechanic 3, preferably with F/A-18E/F experience, to support the Service Life Modification program in San Antonio, Texas. The F/A-18E/F structures team provides organizational- and depot-level structural support for aircraft structures. The role performs aircraft maintenance and structural repair in accordance with applicable directives, including major repairs and component removal and replacement. The mechanic must interpret technical documentation, perform fitting and repair operations, use measurement tools, and document maintenance actions. The position requires an active Secret clearance, flexibility to accommodate customer maintenance requirements, and compliance with safety, tool-control, foreign object damage (FOD) control, and training requirements. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience and familiarity with inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, removals, and repairs.
Must have and maintain an active Government Secret clearance.
Comprehensive written and verbal English communication skills.
Ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate customer maintenance requirements.
Ability to perform assigned duties while wearing required safety equipment.
Ability to pass a physical and respiratory evaluation and obtain and maintain required respirator clearance and fit-test compliance.
Ability to lift 30 pounds, climb ladders and aircraft stands, and stand for long periods on uneven or slippery terrain.

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for experience supporting U.S. Navy F-18 or F/A-18 squadrons on deployment, at depot level, or in assembly.
A&P license.
Experience assembling major structures such as fuselage panels and bulkheads, and structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps, and stabilizers; aligning parts on jigs using templates and fixtures.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, equipment, components, and systems in accordance with applicable directives.
Perform major structural repairs and remove or replace parts such as skins, intercostals, heat shields, bulkheads, longerons, and fittings.
Read and interpret blueprints, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, and test procedures.
Perform part-fitting operations, including filing, sawing, deburring, trimming, riveting, precision drilling, reaming, coldworking, and composite repairs.
Remove and replace fasteners, including Hi-Loks, Jo-bolts, Cherry Max, Huk-bolts, and fast rivets.
Interpret diameters and dimensions using scales, squares, micrometers, calipers, ball gauges, pin gauges, and depth gauges.
Document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, and parts requests.
Comply with health and safety, tool-control, FOD-control, and training and certification requirements.