SCA Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

Northrop Grumman•, SD

1d•Onsite

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. This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking an SCA Ground Support Equipment Mechanic to join our team of qualified individuals within our Flight Operations organization. This position will be located at Ellsworth AFB, SD. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED with minimum 4 years of related experience in civilian or military aviation support equipment
Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time
Must be willing to travel for training to various locations for initial training which will take 12 weeks minimum prior to relocating to the permanent location
Must be able and willing to work on an aircraft flightline year-round, across all three shifts and weekend duty
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company

Nice To Haves

USAF or equivalent experience as an Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic

Responsibilities

Performs scheduled maintenance and in-depth repair as required on aircraft ground support equipment.
Reviews maintenance records of periodic maintenance to ensure equipment is fully operational in support of daily equipment requirements.
Uses an assortment of basic hand tools in addition to precision measuring devices.
Works from complex written instructions such as formal test specifications, blueprints, drawings, schematics, and manuals.
May instruct lower-level mechanics in technical aspects of Ground Support equipment work.
Exercises appropriate safety measures.
Provides on-the-job training to customer personnel per customers’ needs.