F-35 Aircraft Mechanic 3/4 (Avionics - Lemoore CA)

Northrop Grumman

88d • $61,700 - $102,800

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Aircraft Mechanic 3 or 4 (Avionics) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within the F-35 O-Level maintenance organization. This role is located at Lemoore, CA.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and 4 Years of avionics related maintenance including, maintaining/troubleshooting avionic systems and software updates, relevant to the F-35 platform for Aircraft Mechanic 3.
• High School Diploma or GED and 6 Years of avionics related maintenance including, maintaining/troubleshooting avionic systems and software updates, relevant to the F-35 platform for Aircraft Mechanic 4.
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working overhead.
• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation in order to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.
• Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical that includes a 5-year flightline physical, audiogram, and color vision testing prior to start.

Nice To Haves

• 6-8 Years F-22 or F-35 avionics experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs Maintenance, Repair, Launch, and Recovery activities on F-35 aircraft.
• Ensures aircraft are in exceptional mechanical condition and safe for flight by performing maintenance, inspections, and servicing requirements on all aircraft systems in accordance with JTD and all applicable program and service guidance.
• Maintains and updates aircraft records and status within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) of ALIS.
• Keeps the production staff updated on aircraft status.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager.
• Maintenance tasks include configuring aircraft for modifications, removal and installation of attaching hardware, component removal and installations, assistance with software uploads, and various system operational checkouts.
• Conduct maintenance operations in accordance with policies and procedures set forth by governing regulatory documents to include: tool control, quality, safety, aircraft maintenance documentation, etc.
• Use proficiency with fiber optic and coaxial cable maintenance processes and procedures.
• Interprets and uses various test equipment and works from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.
• Conduct F-35 program flightline maintenance operations on the avionics and electrical system of the F-35.
• Performing duties required to lay out, fabricate, and install electrical wiring, fiber optic, coaxial cable, and electrical components on aircraft.
• Checks, tests, and troubleshoots avionics and electrical systems for conformance to specifications and performs repair, removal, and reinstallation of wiring as necessary.
• Assist with OJT training for team members and partner aircraft maintenance personnel.
• Utilize aircraft ground support equipment to perform aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Willing/able to provide temporary support to our other CLS locations and/or emerging deployments.
• Willing/able to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED