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Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago

Principal or Sr Principal Flight Test Technician - Survival Equipment - R10212379

Edwards, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$65K/yr - $108K/yr

4+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements, seeking an Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician to join their team. The role involves identifying, procuring, inspecting, and maintaining aircrew flight equipment, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and assisting flight crewmembers with preflight and postflight procedures.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Identifies, procures, inspects, repairs, and performs maintenance on flight helmets, oxygen masks, survival kits, and torso harnesses

Installs/removes aircraft survival kits and services emergency oxygen bottles

Assists flight crewmembers with preflight preparations and post flight procedures

Maintains equipment inspection records, publications, and Air Force Technical Orders

Conducts Ground Egress Training for Pilots and performs Aircrew Flight Equipment Fit Checks

Familiarizes company and customer flight crewmembers with escape and survival techniques

Assists Human Factors, Crew Station Engineering, and Special Projects by providing aircrew equipment requirements

Works flexible hours to support flight test schedules

Qualification

Aircrew Flight EquipmentLife Support ExperienceCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of Aircrew Flight Equipment and/or Life Support or other relevant experience for Principal Flight Test Technician

Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of Aircrew Flight Equipment and/or Life Support or other relevant experience for Sr Principal Flight Test Technician

Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working overhead

Ability to work a flexible schedule, to support flight schedule

Able to organize and perform duties with minimum supervision

Have good written and verbal communication

Work well with peers, aircrew members and supervisors/managers