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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

F-35 Aircraft Mechanic 3/4 (Structures) - R10217303

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$67K/yr - $111K/yr

4+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading company specializing in revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. They are seeking an Aircraft Mechanic 3 or 4 to perform depot-level modifications on aircraft components, ensuring precision and adherence to strict tolerances.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Installing detail parts such as shims, splices, gussets, angles, brackets, doublers, and patches

Modifying major structural components (ribs, stiffeners, longerons, straps, skins) and composite assemblies using shop aids

Applying expert knowledge of bonding practices, procedures, and layouts to achieve exact fits, especially where critical surface contours, edge distances, or coordinated dimensions and tolerances to 0.005” must be maintained

Completing all bonding operations with ingenuity to determine the most efficient fabrication and assembly methods

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical manuals, and structure repair manuals, including understanding symbols, flags, and general notes

Identifying aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown on engineering documentation and technical orders

Using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and standard scales

Demonstrating extensive and recent experience with tools including drills, angle motors, shears, drill press, and pneumatic riveter

Being familiar with a variety of aircraft materials, including aluminum, steel, titanium, plastic, and advanced composites

Verifying application and condition of installed Low Observable (LO) materials for conformity to specifications, determining material and time required for repairs, and making corrections or reinstallations as needed

Setting up and operating various types of material testers and mixers

Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required to safely perform job tasks

Must be willing to provide temporary support to our other CFT locations at MCAS Beaufort, MCAS Cherry Point, and NAS Lemoore should the need arise

Must be able to clearly document completed maintenance, parts tags, logs/records, parts requests, etc

Will be required to comply with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, FOD control, HazMat handling procedures, and all training and certification requirements

Ability to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year

Additionally, all team members will perform other duties as part of a CFT responsible for depot level modifications performed at customer locations. As part of the CFT, members are expected to assist in other technical disciplines as requested by Team Leads or management

Qualification

Aircraft structures experienceComposite materials knowledgeReading engineering drawingsPrecision measuring instrumentsDoD Intermediate level experienceF-35 sustainment toolsAirframePowerplant licenseTeam collaborationProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and 4 years of applied / related experience and / or additional education for Aircraft Mechanic 3

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and 6 years of applied / related experience and / or additional education for Aircraft Mechanic 4

Proficient in reading and interpreting schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc

Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company

Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting item weighing up to 50 pounds, and working overhead

Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment

Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to start

Must have the ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements