Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago
EA-18G Aircraft Structures Mechanic 3 - R10213921
Oak Harbor, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$54K/yr - $90K/yr
4+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company known for its innovative technologies. They are seeking an EA-18G Aircraft Structures Mechanic 3 to perform maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, including major structure repairs and part-fitting operations, while ensuring compliance with all applicable directives.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performing maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, aircraft equipment, components, and systems in accordance with all applicable directives
A variety of major structure repairs, remove/replace parts such as skins, intercostals, heat shields, bulkheads, longerons and fittings
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc
Able to perform part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, deburring, trimming, riveting, precision drilling, reaming, coldworking, and composite repairs
Able to remove, replace multiple types of fasteners including Hi-loks, Jo-bolts, Cherry max, and Huk-bolts, and fast rivets
Able to interpret diameters and dimensions using scales, squares, micrometers, calipers, ball gauges, pin gauges, and depth gauges
Qualification
Required
Have at least 4 years of experience and familiarity with inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, removals, and repairs
Must have an active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
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 work flexible schedules to accommodate customer maintenance requirements
Must be able to clearly document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, parts requests, etc
Must be able to perform assigned duties while wearing required safety equipment
Will be required to comply with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, FOD control, and all training and certification requirements
Preferred
Strong preference to candidates who have supported U.S. Navy F-18 or F/A-18 squadrons on deployment, depot level or assembly
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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