Northrop Grumman Australia · 21 hours ago
Flight Test Technician 3/4 (A&P License Required)
United States-Florida-Melbourne
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$58K/yr - $114K/yr
4+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in aerospace systems, seeking a Flight Test Technician 3/4 to support their Manufacturing and Production Organization in Melbourne, FL. The role involves performing maintenance, repair, and testing tasks on aircraft, while also instructing and coordinating Flight Test personnel.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs developmental, experimental and production aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks in a field of specialization; electrical / electronic, mechanical or instrumentation
Instructs, coordinates and performs the duties / functions of Flight Test personnel in area(s) of assignment
Determines the sequence for installing, removing, maintaining, repairing or fabricating critical aircraft components, or electrical / electronic, mechanical or instrumentation systems
Performs testing, rework and repair in various fields of specialization
Applies shop theory and skills in accomplishing assigned tasks working from incomplete engineering, electronic data, blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, technical orders and written and verbal instructions
Works from blueprints, engineering orders, schematics, repair manuals and other technical documents on aircraft electrical / electronic, mechanical, plumbing, and hydraulics, power plant, structures or instrumentation systems
Performs drilling, reaming, fitting, assembly, trimming, riveting, splicing, insulating and other associated duties as assigned
Performs electrical, mechanical or instrumentation maintenance, repair and testing in support of specific flight test projects
Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains various types of complex aircraft equipment, components, devices or systems
Performs modifications and adjustments as necessary
Notifies lead personnel or supervision of any / all malfunctions, defects and damages of equipment, material and product
Checks work for completeness and accuracy
Performs Production Accountability duties associated with the processing, verification, quality auditing and inspection of assemblies, parts and tooling for which the individual has been delegated production accountability
May be required to work in other fields incidental to, and in connection with completion of assignment. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED and 4 years of maintenance in aerospace, military, manufacturing
Airframe & Powerplant License
Able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc
Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working overhead
Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment
Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DoD Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business
Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
High School diploma or GED and 6 years of maintenance in aerospace, military, manufacturing
Airframe & Powerplant License
Able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc
Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working overhead
Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment
Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DoD Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business
Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Preferred
Active Secret DoD Clearance last investigated within the last 5 1/2 years
Gulfstream maintenance experience
Aircraft structures experience
Avionics experience
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 Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase