F-18 Flight Operations 3

Northrop Grumman • San Antonio, TX

12d • $60,500 - $100,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring an F-18 Flight Operations Technician 3 in San Antonio, Texas. The position performs maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, equipment, engines, components, and systems in accordance with Department of Defense, manufacturer, company, supplier, and other directives in support of aircraft modification. The role includes complex mechanical and operational work on the flight line, aircraft pre- and post-flight service and inspections, and preparation for customer acceptance of completed aircraft. The technician operates aircraft power plants and ground equipment during acceptance checks, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance, and may troubleshoot defects or modify maintenance procedures. The role requires practical knowledge of certified aircraft and ground-support systems. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance is not available. A Secret clearance is required after hire; clearance is not required to start.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance after hire and maintain it for continued employment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, and test procedures.
• Ability to perform assigned duties on all shifts and in varied weather, physical locations, and conditions.
• Ability to perform moderately strenuous, repetitive work, including bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working overhead, and accessing small, confined spaces.
• Ability to pass a physical and respiratory evaluation and meet respirator clearance, fitting, and compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Fighter aircraft maintenance experience.
• A&P license.
• U.S. Navy or USMC background.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex flight-line mechanical duties involving power plants, run-in plumbing, hydraulics, rigging and controls, structures, and aircraft surfaces.
• Perform mechanical and operational duties for pre-flight and post-flight service and inspection, and prepare completed aircraft for customer acceptance.
• Disassemble, repair, replace, recheck, test, re-rig, service, and reinstall aircraft components as necessary.
• Operate aircraft power plants and ground equipment during acceptance checks, troubleshooting, and routine aircraft maintenance.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and defects and, as needed, schedule or modify maintenance procedures.
• Maintain practical knowledge of certified aircraft and ground-support systems, including controls, fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, fire-control, and armament components.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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