F-18 Flight Operations 3

Northrop Grumman•San Antonio, TX

8d•$60,500 - $100,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is looking for a Flight Test Technician 2 with experience on the F/A-18E/F aircraft. This effort will support a service life modification program in San Antonio, TX where the F/A-18E/F Flight Test Technician 2 will be responsible for Organizational and Depot Level support of the aircraft’s systems.

Requirements

Have at least 4 years of FA-18E/F 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 have the ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate customer maintenance requirements.
Must be able to clearly document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, parts requests, etc.
Must be able to perform assigned duties while wearing required safety equipment.
Will be required to comply with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, FOD control, and all training and certification requirements.
Ability to successfully pass vision screen and color blindness tests
This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, working overhead, and accessing small, confined spaces
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

Strong preference to candidates who have supported U.S. Navy F-18 or F/A-18 squadrons on deployment.

Responsibilities

Understanding pre / post flight activities and inspections
Performing maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, aircraft equipment, engines, components, and systems in accordance all applicable directives.
Troubleshoots, repairs and services aircraft and engine systems.
Conducts diagnosis of malfunctions.
Performs maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations.
Ability to read and interpret wiring schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.
Able to setup and use a torque wrench and use common hand tools such as: wrenches, safety wire pliers, etc.
Able to remove, replace, and function check aircraft components and assemblies
Maintain electrical and instrument systems, including power generation, conversion, and distribution.