CLS F-35 Aircraft Mechanic 3/4 (Powerline)

Company: Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP)
Location: San Diego
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10170732

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• Category: Flight Operations
  
• Location: San Diego, California, United States of America
  
• Clearance Type: Secret
  
• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
  
• Shift: Any (United States of America)
  
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
  
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
  
• Positions Available: 2
  
  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. 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.
  Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, our Defense Systems F-35 Sustainment HPSI Operating Unit wants YOU to join our Team as an Aircraft Mechanic 3 or Aircraft Mechanic 4 and join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. You will be assigned as an Aircraft Mechanic - Powerline supporting F-35B organizational maintenance at MCAS Miramar, CA. Your Mission will be to support O-Level maintenance on F-35B aircraft.
  Your duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
  
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  • You will perform Maintenance, Repair, Launch, and Recovery activities on F-35 aircraft.
    
  • You will ensure 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.
    
  • You will perform and/or assist with Field-Level Modifications and TCTD maintenance actions.
    
  • You will assist with OJT training for team members and partner aircraft maintenance personnel.
    
  • You will maintain and update aircraft records and status within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) of ALIS.
    
  • You will keep the production staff updated on aircraft status.
    
  • You will perform other duties as assigned by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager.
    
  • You will perform required Airframe and Power Plant General (APG) / Airframes tasks as part of F-35 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) performing organizational-level modifications.
    
  • You will use your training, knowledge, and experience to obtain special certifications (example: confined space, borescope, etc.) as locally required per COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2_series and NAVMC 4790.1.
    
    Technical requirements include:
    
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    • Fault isolation, troubleshooting, and repair of system failures detected during operational checks associated with modifications and restoration of aircraft to flying condition subsequent to accomplishment of modifications and maintenance.
      
    • Perform ground maintenance tasks and repairs on aircraft and mission systems.
      
    • Interpret technical manual/correspondence (i.e., JTD instructions, drawings, or diagrams).
      
    • Identify and diagnose aircraft and mission systems malfunctions.
      
    • Document all aircraft inspections, maintenance, and repairs in a maintenance management database system.
      
      Basic Qualifications:
      
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      • Aircraft Mechanic 3: High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 4 years of mechanical/aircraft airframe/power plants/turboprop/egress/avionics and/or crew chief experience familiar with interpreting service/program provided technical data.
        
      • Aircraft Mechanic 4: High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 6 years of mechanical/aircraft airframe/power plants/turboprop/egress/avionics and/or crew chief experience familiar with interpreting service/program provided technical data.
        
      • Plane Captain Certification
        
      • A current Secret Clearance (or higher).
        
      • Ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance, as required.
        
      • Ability to obtain Collateral Duty Inspector Qualification within 18 months of position start date.
        
      • Ability to read and interpret technical data and blueprint drawings.
        
      • Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
        
      • Strong written and verbal communications skills are necessary in the performance of duties.
        
      • You must be able to depart on temporary duty assignments- on short notice.
        
      • You must be willing/able to provide temporary support to our other CLS locations and/or emerging deployments.
        
      • You must be 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.
        
      • You must be able to meet the physical demands of this position, including regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist.
        
        Preferred Qualifications:
        
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        • US Navy or Marine Corps CDI/CDQAR, Air Force 5 or 7 Level, or equivalent Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Certification.
          
        • Experienced with F135 unscheduled corrective actions in response to engineering action request and F35 engine removal and installation to include engine R&I trailer and aircraft connections, Module swaps and replacements, LRU, externals components and lift fan removals and installations.
          
        • Experience in the use of ALIS and associated programs for documenting maintenance and reporting deficiencies within CRM and JDRS.
          
        • Proficient in F-35B engine module separation, the use of inspection and measurement tools, experienced in blending damage on blades, and the removal and installation of F-35B engine, lift fan, and associated components.
          
          Salary Range: $62,900 - $104,900
          The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
          Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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