CFT - Aircraft Mechanic 3 / F-35 Mod Team Aircraft Electrician - Military Veterans

Requisition ID: R10169540

* Category: Flight Operations

* Location: Beaufort, South Carolina, United States of America

* Clearance Type: Secret

* Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

* Shift: Days (United States of America)

* Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

* Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems F-35 Sustainment HPSI Operating Unit, wants YOU to join our Team as an Aircraft Mechanic 3 *and join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. As an Aircraft Mechanic, you will be assigned to support F-35 depot level maintenance at *MCAS Beaufort, SC.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Performs and/or assists with Depot-Level modifications and TCTD maintenance actions

* Lays out, fabricates, and installs electrical wiring or coaxial cable on aircraft

* Checks, tests, and troubleshoots electrical systems for conformance to specifications and performs repair, removal, and reinstallation of wiring as necessary

* Cuts wire to length, strips insulation from wire ends, and insulates connections with plastic sleeves

* Attaches wire or complicated electrical systems to fixtures and accessories such as transformers and instrument panels, with fasteners such as bolts, screws, or solder

* May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures

* Technical requirements also include fault isolation, troubleshooting, and repair of system failures detected during operational checks associated with modifications and restoration of aircraft to flying condition subsequent to accomplishment of modifications and maintenance

* Interprets and uses various test equipment and works from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.

* Additionally, all team members will perform other duties as part of a Contract Field Team (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.

*** Overtime, weekends and holiday work may be required.

Basic Qualifications:

* Air Force 5/7 Level or US Navy or Marine Corps CDI, or industry equivalent.

* High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 4 Years Aircraft Electrician or Airframes/Structural Maintenance experience.

* Ability to read and interpret technical data.

* Must have an Active Secret Clearance or higher.

* US Citizenship required.

* Must be willing to provide temporary support to our other operating locations across the US.

* Able to meet the physical demands of this position, including regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist.

Preferred Qualifications:

* F-35 Aircraft Experience

* Heavy mods or aircraft depot experience

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

*Salary Range: *$54,400 - $90,600

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.