United States-Louisiana-Lake Charles, United States
$65-65k
Full Time
a year ago
Job description
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 ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, our Defense Systems wants you to join our Team as a P-8 SCA Aircraft Mechanic 1 - Systems. This position is located Lake Charles, LA.
The Navy P8-A is based on the Boeing 737- 800 platform. The P-8 operates in anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) roles. This is a maintenance and sustainment program performing depot level operations.
**These positions are Service Contract Act positions.
**These positions will be hired for multiple shifts.
***This program is contingent on contract award and has an anticipated start date of October 2024.
Duties Include:
Troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems
Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.
Reads and interprets manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
Removing major components from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective parts and reassembles/installs
Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories
Performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
Other Duties May Include:
Work with jigs, fixtures, and various tooling, as operations require.
May be required to work in other fields incidental to, and in connection with, completion of assignment.
May be required to perform other related duties, as assigned.
Entering description of the work performed and verifying the work was performed satisfactorily
Service engines and airframe components
Maintain schedules and quality standards.
Basic Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent
A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and/or education in related field
Able to perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours.
Ability to be subject to a variety of physical conditions.
Able to wear respirator and other safety gear.
Ability to be subject to areas which could cause various phobias due to height or closed spaces.
Preferred Qualifications:
A&P license
2 or more years of aircraft systems experience
Able to change physical locations based upon need (including physical ability to travel)
Able to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance.
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