Aircraft Mechanic 4

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United States-Florida-Saint Augustine, United States

$65-108k

Full Time

a year ago

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US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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 Aerospace Systems has an opening for Aircraft Mechanic Level 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our E-2D Manufacturing and Production Organization. This role will be located in Saint Augustine, Florida.

This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail, top focus on quality and excellent people skills. The selected candidate will perform a combination of responsibilities consisting of complex mechanical duties in all fields of specialization, including power plant, run-in plumbing, hydraulics, rigging, and controls, and structures and surfaces on the complete airplane. They will perform mechanical and operational duties for pre-flight and post-flight service and inspection and/or in preparation of customer acceptance of completed airplanes. Mechanics perform operations such as disassembling, repairing, replacing, rechecking, testing, re-rigging, servicing, and re-installing as necessary. The candidate will be responsible for operating aircraft power plants and ground equipment during acceptance checks, trouble shooting and routine maintenance of aircraft. May troubleshoot malfunctions/defects and schedule/modify maintenance procedures. Maintain practical knowledge of certified aircraft and ground support systems such as controls, fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, fire control and armament components.

Essential Functions:

Read and understand blueprints.
Translate blueprints into fabrications of structural assemblies to include: precision drilling, countersinking, and the use of calibrated tools.
Build/align parts on jigs using templates and fixtures
Performing part-fitting operations: filing sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming
Measures parts with precision tools such as, micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedure.
Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems
Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor
Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness.

We offer multiple shift options, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of 6 years of aircraft mechanical experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment.
Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working overhead.
Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
The ability to pass Special Medical/Respiratory Exam.
Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DoD Clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in aerospace manufacturing.
Completion of an A&P certificate program
E-2D experience

Salary Range: $64,700.00 - $107,800.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.