United States-California-Edwards AFB, United States
$65-108k
Full Time
2 hours 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Aircraft Low Observable Mechanic 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Aircraft Solutions organization located in Edwards, CA.
In this role, you will be responsible for all aircraft low observable outer mold line structures, materials, and applications, performing minor structural repairs and modifications, and may receive additional training and be cross-utilized into general aircraft maintenance to fulfill the daily activities and duties required to meet contract requirements.
Responsibilities include:
- Prepares composite or metallic surfaces for coating applications by performing various operations such as sanding, stripping, applying vacuum, performing porosity testing, masking and other preparation tasks.
- Mixes and applies sealants, gap fillers and any other required processes prior to paint which may require the use of heating devices.
- Mixes and applies paints and other coatings at the proper spraying consistency.
- Applies additional surface details to manufacturer specifications.
- Performs or coordinates component-level testing for specification compliance after applications have been completed.
- May perform similar duties in aircraft build, modification or maintenance role.
- Performing minor structural repairs and modifications, troubleshoots, repairs, and services aircraft and engine systems, and performs maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years of additional related education / experience.
- 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.
- Must have the ability to maintain and obtain a valid U.S. passport
- Must meet medical requirements for worldwide travel.
- Must be able/willing to perform work assignments at various locations including Palmdale and Edwards AFB, CA.
- This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working overhead, and accessing small, confined spaces.
- Must be able to pass a physical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain special program access (SAP) within 365 days from submission.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
- Aviation and Aerospace industry operational experience
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