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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

E-6B IMMC SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3 (Systems) - R10217094

Lake Charles, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$36.95/hr - $36.95/hr

10+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is seeking experienced aircraft mechanics to support a maintenance program with Northrop Grumman in Lake Charles, LA. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and modifying aircraft systems and components, ensuring the functionality and safety of the aircraft.

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U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft systems components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty

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

Have basic knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair

Possess detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, etc. is required

Possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to mechanical engineers and customers alike

Be able to 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

Possess a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a basic knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems

Adjusts, repairs, or replaces basic electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories

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

Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts

Have basic knowledge of electrical theory

Be able to use a variety of manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, heat shrink gun, etc

Be able to assemble, modify, and install wire bundles, conductors and other electrical components

Supervise the jacking and towing of aircraft

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

A&P LicenseE-6B/707 experienceAircraft mechanical troubleshootingElectrical theory knowledgeTechnical data interpretationTeam collaborationProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum 10 years relevant 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