P-3 SCA Aircraft Mechanic III - Days Nights Weekends

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SAPTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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.

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, we have an opening for a SCA Aircraft Mechanic III to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Jacksonville, FL with detachment locations both CONUS and internationally.

*This position is a Service Contract Act position.

**This position requires you to rotate and work multiple shifts to include Days, Nights and Weekends.

You will troubleshoot, repair and service P-3 aircraft and engine systems. Conducts diagnosis of malfunctions. Performs maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications and engineering instructions.

Specific duties include:

Maintains and repairs U. S. Customs and Border Protection P-3 aircraft, aircraft systems and components including, but not limited to T-56 engines, 54H60-77 propellers, auxiliary power units, flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, oxygen and mechanical components.

Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation.

Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturers manuals / specifications.

Use your comprehensive knowledge of P-3 aircraft propulsion systems / component troubleshooting and repair procedures and replacement of components.

Use your knowledge of P-3 aircraft fuel systems and repair, with ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems, with the ability to provide technical support to maintenance management, propulsion / airframe engineers and customers.

Additional job duties are required but not limited to: performs corrosion control, preflight and post-flight maintenance inspections, fuel sampling, miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, tow and jack aircraft, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, and other tasks as deemed necessary.

May be responsible for providing and receiving guidance and technical expertise to lower and from higher level technicians throughout all aircraft maintenance and/or modification efforts.

Basic Qualifications:

• A High School diploma and a minimum of 5 years of multiengine transport category aircraft experience with proven ability to troubleshoot P-3 aircraft mechanical, engine and propeller systems.

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate.

• Ability to work any assigned shift and overtime as needed - Primarily Weekend Shift.

• Ability to use personally owned hand tools and comply with a 100% tool accountability and control process; Use customer provided tools requiring calibration and specialized test equipment and the physical ability to become respirator qualified and work in confined spaces.

• Ability to obtain/maintain a DOD Secret clearance as required by the program.

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Homeland CBP Background Investigation.

• A current U.S. Passport or ability to quickly obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on P-3 aircraft systems and components including, but not limited to T-56 engines, 54H60-77 propellers, auxiliary power units, flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, oxygen and mechanical components. excluding avionics.

• Experience on P-3 aircraft in the structural repair, fabrication, modification and installation of sheet metal parts, items, and assemblies.

• P-3 engine turn qualification.

• Familiarity with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) or equivalent.

• A current U.S. Passport.

• A current Secret or higher clearance.

Salary Range: $33.18 - $36.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.