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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an **Aircraft Mechanic 3 or 4 (APG)** to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within the F-35 O-Level maintenance organization. This role is located at **NAS Lemoore, CA** . **Your duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):** + You will perform Maintenance, Repair, Launch, and Recovery activities on F-35 aircraft. + Configuring aircraft for modifications, removal and installation of attaching hardware, component removal and installations, assistance with software uploads, and various system operational checkouts. + You will ensure aircraft are in exceptional mechanical condition and safe for flight by performing maintenance, inspections, and servicing requirements on all aircraft systems in accordance with JTD and all applicable programs and service guidance. + You will assist with OJT training for team members and partner aircraft maintenance personnel. + You will maintain and update aircraft records and status within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) of ALIS. + You will keep the production staff updated on aircraft status. + You will perform other duties as assigned by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager. + You will perform required **Airframe and Power Plant General (APG)** / Airframes tasks as part of F-35 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) performing organizational-level modifications. + You will use your training, knowledge, and experience to obtain special certifications (example: confined space, borescope, Hyd Contam etc.) as locally required. + **Must obtain Collateral Duty Inspector Qualification within 6-18 months of position start date depending on prior experience.** + Reading and interpreting technical data and blueprint drawings. + 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. + **The individual will practice good housekeeping and follow safety procedures** . + **You must be able to depart on temporary duty assignments- on short notice and must be willing/able to provide temporary support to our other CLS locations.** + **Willing/able 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. Able to work on 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Weekend Shift.** **NOTE:** This requisition may be filled at a higher level based on the qualifications below. **Basic Qualifications:** + **Aircraft Mechanic 3** : High School diploma or GED and 4 years additional education and/or experience with mechanical/aircraft airframe/power plants/turboprop/avionics and/or crew chief experience. + **Aircraft Mechanic 4** : High School diploma or GED and 6 years additional education and/or experience with mechanical/aircraft airframe/power plants/turboprop/avionics and/or crew chief experience. + Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). + Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs. + Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working overhead. + Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment. + Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation in order to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements. + Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical that includes a 5-year flightline physical, audiogram, and color vision testing prior to start. **Preferred Qualifications:** + US Navy or Marine Corps CDI, Air Force 5 or 7 Level, or equivalent Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Certification. + 6 or more years F-22 or F-35 Airframes and/or Crew Chief Experience. + U. S. Navy or U. S. Marine Corps experience with thorough understanding of F-35 Fighter Aircraft Systems and operations under COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 and 4790.35. + F-135 Power plant engine run certification, F-35 avionics systems, experience in structural repairs and low observable system maintenance are highly desirable. + Excellent communication skills and experience in a Military-focused Customer Service-Related Industry. Primary Level Salary Range: $63,500.00 - $105,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $75,500.00 - $125,900.00 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. 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.

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