P-3 SCA Aircraft Mechanic 2 / Non-Destructive Inspector

CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: No

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: US-SAP

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place for you. As a leading global security company, we provide innovative systems, products and solutions to our customers worldwide. We are comprised of diverse professionals that bring different perspectives and ideas, understanding that the more experiences we bring to our work the more innovative we can be. As we continue to build our workforce we look for people that exemplify our core values, leadership characteristics, and approach to innovation.

 

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of 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 is seeking experienced personnel with P-3 aircraft background to support a contingent maintenance program with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Jacksonville, FL. The CBP P-3 fleet consists of Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Long Range Tracker (LRT) high-endurance, all-weather, tactical turbo-prop aircraft. The AEW aircraft are utilized primarily for long-range patrols along the entire U.S. border, and in source and transit zone countries. The LRT aircraft are used to intercept, track airborne and surface threats in source and transit zone countries. The P-3 aircraft are equipped with state-of-t he-art, highly sophisticated sensor equipment, i.e., radar, electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) detecting systems.

 

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, our Defense Systems wants you to join our team as a SCA Aircraft Mechanic 2. You will work as an Aircraft Structures Mechanics and use your Non-Destructive Inspector Certifications. This position will be located in Jacksonville, FL.

 

Your duties will include:

You will use your certifications to set up and calibrate nondestructive testing equipment, conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using NDT methods of inspection, establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations, apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results, interpret radiographs, cathode ray tube (CRT) or digital readouts, conductivity meters and visual indicators, organize and report test results, perform specialized inspections. Maintain, inspect and repair U. S. Customs and Border Protection P-3 aircraft structures, systems and components including, but not limited to T-56 engines, 54H60-77 propellers, auxiliary power units, flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, oxygen, tire and wheel assemblies, and mechanical components.

Specific duties include:

- Set up and calibrate nondestructive testing equipment.

- Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using NDT methods of inspection.

- Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations.

- Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results.

- Interpret radiographs, cat hode ray tube (CRT) or digital readouts, conductivity meters and visual indicators.

- Organize and report test results.

- Perform specialized inspections.

- Perform other job related tasks as assigned by management.

- Interface daily with supervisors about work priorities and progress of projects.

- Actively participate in program planning and strategy sessions.

- Actively participate in client safety initiatives, incident investigations, etc.

- May, at times work at heights.

- Ability to work any assigned shift and overtime as needed

 

You will apply professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturer’s manuals / specifications.

Additional job duties are required but not limited to:

Performs corrosion mapping, taper bore inspections of propellers, wheel and attaching hardware inspections, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, and other tasks as deemed necessary. May be responsible for providing and receiving guidance and technical expertise to lower and from higher level technicians throughout all aircraft maintenance and/or modification efforts.

This position will require - Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity, accommodation, and color vision. Moving, carrying, lifting, objects in excess of 60 lbs, Climbing and working off of ladders, stairs, and scaffolding in excess of 50 ft. Working extended hours and standing for extended periods of time.

 

Basic Qualifications

- A High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 3 years of multiengine transport category aircraft experience with proven ability to inspect, troubleshoot, or repair aircraft structure, mechanical, engine, or propeller systems.

- NDT Level II Certification (Radiography)

- Ability to use personally owned hand tools and comply with a 100% tool accountability and control process; Use customer provided tools requiring calibration and specialized test equipment

- Physical ability to become respirator qualified and work in confined spaces

- Ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Homeland CBP Background Investigation

- Ability to obtain/maintain a valid state driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

- UT, MT, PT Certification are a plus

- IRRSP or State Card with 4 years NDT experience and demonstrated ability to effectively perform assigned NDT tasks and interpret results of inspections with Code shooting capabilities.

- Current A&P License and certification

- Current Active CBP Back Ground Investigation

- Experience on P-3 aircraft in the structural repair, fabrication, modification and installation of sheet metal parts, items, and assemblies.

- Familiarity with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) or equivalent.

Northrop Grumman is committed to equality and diversity in our workplace. Northrop Grumman provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status, including race/ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, religion or belief, creed, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status or characteristic.