Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago
E-6B IMMC SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3 - Avionics - R10215360
Lake Charles, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$36.95/hr - $36.95/hr
10+ years expNorthrop Grumman is seeking experienced Avionics Aircraft Mechanics to support a maintenance program in Lake Charles, LA. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft systems, ensuring operational readiness, and providing technical support to engineers and lower-level technicians.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Use your thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems
Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories
Reads and interprets manufacturers' and airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
Use your detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required
Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, written instructions, etc
Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals
Use your thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts
Have basic knowledge of electrical theory
Use a variety of manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, heat shrink gun, etc
Assemble, modify, and install wire bundles, conductors and other electrical components
Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty
Use your experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike
Use a broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair
Performs 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections, examines reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks, and listens to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burnt valves, inspects jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments
Inspects jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks, tests engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration (Jetcal) tester, to locate source of malfunction
Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components
Performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections
Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components, and applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation
Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes
This worker will be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records, and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum 10 years relevant aircraft Avionics experience
Able to perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours
Able to change physical locations based upon need (including physical ability to travel)
Ability to be subject to a variety of physical conditions
Able to wear respirator or other safety gear
Ability to be subject to areas which could cause various phobias due to height or closed spaces
Preferred
A&P License
E-6B/707 experience
Able to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance
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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