Flight Inspector 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Flight Inspector 3 located in Palmdale, CA

This Inspector's duties include:

• Inspect demonstrator and production aircraft systems, equipment and parts for operation and conformance to government and company standards and specifications.
• Inspects the installation and operation of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, oil, and emergency systems and other parts and equipment of aircraft.
• Perform preflight and postflight inspections in accordance with standard procedure on flight-proven aircraft.

• Approves non-flight-proven aircraft for flight.

• Inspects, adjustments, repairs, or modifications made on the aircraft.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Basic Qualifications Level 3:

• High School Diploma with at least 4 years experience in aerospace with emphasis in aircraft manufacturing and quality assurance OR an Associate’s Degree with at least 2 years in aerospace with emphasis in aircraft manufacturing and quality assurance

• Must be capable of performing mechanical measurement, test witness, processing of nonconforming material into the MRB and verification of reworked or repaired product

• Must be capable of obtaining Periodic Review and Material Review Board Authority for Non-Conformance documentation, disposition, and processing

• Must have active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access prior to starting

• Must be willing to work any shift

• Must be able to pass medical/respiratory exams

• Must be able to work in confined spaces

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years’ experience working with production, flight test, and engineering

• An A&P license is a plus

• Excellent coordination and communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical issues clearly to all levels of leadership

Salary Range: $70,400.00 - $117,400.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 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.