CLS - F-35 Aircraft Mechanic 3/4 – Powerplants

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

7d • $66,600 - $131,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring an F-35 Aircraft Mechanic – Powerplants for its Aircraft Solutions Business Unit at MCAS Miramar. The role supports organizational-level (O-Level) maintenance on F-35 aircraft as part of Contractor Logistics Support (CLS). The mechanic performs maintenance, repair, launch, and recovery activities; ensures aircraft are mechanically sound and safe for flight; conducts inspections and servicing according to applicable technical guidance; and assists with modifications and training. The position requires a current Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one, and may require obtaining a Special Access Program clearance. Relocation assistance may be available, and travel is approximately 10%.

Requirements

• Aircraft Mechanic 3: High school diploma or GED and at least 4 years of mechanical, aircraft powerplant, and/or crew chief experience.
• Aircraft Mechanic 4: High school diploma or GED and at least 6 years of mechanical, aircraft powerplant, and/or crew chief experience.
• Experience removing and installing fighter-jet propulsion systems.
• Ability to obtain a Collateral Duty Inspector qualification within 18 months of the position start date.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a flightline driver competency card.
• 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 5.5 years, and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain a Special Access Program clearance, as required.
• Ability to perform moderately strenuous and repetitive physical work, including bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting items up to 25 pounds, and working overhead.
• Ability to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
• Ability to pass a new-hire physical before starting.
• Ability to pass a medical/respiratory evaluation and obtain and maintain required respirator clearance and comply with respirator-fitting requirements.

Nice To Haves

• U.S. Navy or Marine Corps CDI, Air Force 5- or 7-level qualification, or equivalent Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) certification.
• Six or more years of F-22, F-18, F-15, AV-8B, or F-35 powerplants and/or crew chief experience.
• U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps experience and thorough understanding of F-35 systems and operations under COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 and 4790.35.
• F-135 powerplant engine-run certification and F-35 fuel-systems experience.
• F-135 engine and Rolls-Royce Liftfan Systems removal and installation experience.
• F-35 Power Plants Systems Technician Course (N56WN22) or equivalent.
• Aviation Machinist Mate Common Core Class A1 (N236982), F-35 Aircraft Mechanic Organizational Maintenance Course (M16WN21 / M17WNC2), or equivalent.
• 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 aircraft maintenance, inspections, and servicing in accordance with 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's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and keep maintenance staff informed of aircraft status.
• Perform Airframe and Power Plant General (APG) and powerplants maintenance tasks, including organizational-level modifications.
• Obtain locally required special certifications, such as confined space or borescope certifications.
• Provide temporary support to other CLS locations or emerging deployments, and travel on temporary duty assignments when required.
• Perform ground handling duties, including taxi directing, aircraft towing, refueling, and securing or un-securing aircraft.
• Assist with pre-flight and post-flight inspections and aircraft start-up and shut-down.
• Isolate faults, troubleshoot and repair system failures detected during operational checks, restore aircraft to flying condition following modifications and maintenance, and use test equipment and technical documentation.
• Identify and diagnose aircraft and mission-systems malfunctions.
• Follow housekeeping and safety procedures and help ensure safety programs are enforced.
• Work first, second, third, or weekend shifts as directed by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager; schedule may include extended shifts, holidays, weekends, and 24/7 on-call support.
• Obtain a Collateral Duty Inspector qualification within 18 months of starting and acquire and maintain flightline driver competency.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

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