U109 Aircraft Mechanic - 1st Shift

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Aircraft Mechanic to join its team. This position is located in Linthicum, Maryland.

Primary Function

Plan, perform and coordinate all operation, modifications, inspections, maintenance and servicing of aircraft and ground support equipment. Improvise tooling and methods as required to complete job. Certify all required work. Keep abreast of and assure compliance with all applicable federal government and civilian regulations and the like pertaining to the maintenance and modification of aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all operations necessary to perform the complete inspection, maintenance, modification and servicing of aircraft and ground support equipment. Work from applicable maintenance manuals, technical directives, drawings, process specifications and oral and/or written instructions. Requires thorough knowledge of the complete aircraft, including structures, components, power plants and mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Schedule various operations and coordinate the performance of all operations to ensure completion according to the master schedule. Maintain current status of aircraft at all times and prepare status reports as necessary.
• Notify supervision of schedule delays and problems encountered, making recommendations to resolve such situations. Answer inquiries concerning the status of various tests as necessary.
• Assist supervision in determining ground support equipment, spare parts and other necessary equipment to support aircraft.
• Discuss functional requirements and problems with systems, components and materials utilized on aircraft with supervision to resolve issues concerning modifications and maintenance.
• Check to ensure that all test equipment used is calibrated according to schedule.
• Provide continuous training to aircrews in the use and care of aircrew life support and training or egress systems and/or associated life support equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of all actions taken or required on the aircraft in accordance with FAA and military regulations. Perform inventory of all aircraft records and prepare reports on items to be accomplished.
• Maintain work area, hangar, ramp, shops and ground support equipment in a clean and orderly fashion. Perform other miscellaneous duties within the scope of this position.

Education Requirement

High school graduate or the equivalent. Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Power Plant Certificate required.

Experience Requirement

Four (4) years experience as an aircraft mechanic in the military, industrial or commercial aviation field. Must be current in the aviation field within the previous 24 months and have exercised the “FULL” extent of the A&P license. Three (3) years turbine engine experience.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.