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Northrop Grumman
BACN E-11A Aircraft Maintenance Shift Lead - SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3
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What they do
An Aircraft or A & P Mechanic maintains and repairs different types of aircraft such as planes, jets or helicopters. Provides scheduled maintenance and inspections. May specialize in working on the frame, engine, electrical systems or other parts of an aircraft, or specialize in certain types of aircraft.
$73,450 / year median in Georgia
+11% projected growth
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
YesCLEARANCE TYPE
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 50% 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 leadership to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, our Defense Systems wants you to join our team as an E-11A Aircraft Maintenance Shift Lead - SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3, at our Robins AFB, GA location.- This is a Service Contract Act position.
- This position may require you to rotate shifts to support the mission requirements.
USAF E-11A
mission requirements from its CONUS base location.Specific duties include:
- Responsible for the management and execution of all maintenance on assigned
USAF E-11A
aircraft working with designated maintenance team.- Troubleshoots, repairs and services 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, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations.
- Maintains FAA required records, manuals, and inspection forms.
- Execute line-maintenance/flight operations support for multiple
USAF E-11A CONUS
based aircraft including all electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, fault isolation and repair, parts replacement, line repairable unit (LRU) replacement, calibration tasks, testing, engine repairs and/or replacements and proper documentation in aircraft forms (Air Force Form 781 series).- Conduct maintenance of aircraft in line with USAF ground maintenance procedures and in compliance with associated Airworthiness approvals.
- Conduct Tier 2 maintenance (in depth maintenance, repairs, etc.) and Tier 3 maintenance (modifications and depot level or major maintenance) at CONUS site.
- Conduct progressive maintenance and inspections on aircraft at CONUS location to minimize aircraft downtime for longer term maintenance requirements.
- Service aircraft, perform end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections.
- Advise on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and related aerospace equipment.
- Use technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems.
- Interpret and advise on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment.
- Troubleshoot and maintain aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment.
- Remove and install aircraft components conducting functional tests of repaired components and systems.
- Adjust, align and rig aircraft systems.
- Supervise and perform aircraft jacking, lifting and towing operations.
- Inspect aircraft structures, systems, components, and related systems.
- Supervise and perform aircraft and component inspections.
- Interpret inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions.
- Inspect and check components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation.
- Inspect and operate powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment.
- Inspect and identify aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair.
- Review maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems and historical reports to ensure complete documentation.
- Inventory and maintain aircraft equipment.
- Accomplish maintenance and troubleshooting of ground support equipment.
- Assist other aircraft leads and functional team members with any associated aircraft maintenance actions and other duties as assigned by the Site Maintenance Manager as necessary to ensure mission success.
- Accomplish any tasks as assigned by the manager
Travel:
50% of the time possibly/With deployments up to 180 days. Must be willing to deploy overseas to support OCONUS operations when required to backfill staffing needs or when USAF customer requirements dictateBasic Qualifications:
- High School diploma with a minimum of 9 years of Aircraft Mechanic experience.
- Current Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
- Current US Passport.
- Must have ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance.
- Ability to obtain a Citibank corporate MasterCard credit card.
- Compliance with US Gov't/Department of Defense medical and deployment requirements
- Applicants must meet medical requirements for worldwide travel, which include a physical
- Possession of a US Passport or ability to quickly obtain US Passport.
- Ability to travel as required of the program, as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One or more years of BD-700 Global Express or
USAF E-11A
aircraft experience.- Current DoD SECRET Clearance with at least one year from expiring.
- Business or Regional Jet experience a plus (CRJ, G-5, G-4, Challenger, Falcon, etc.).
- 5+ years Aircraft Maintenance operations experience in business and/or airline aircraft industry.
- 2 years' experience as deployed E-11A mechanic.
- Special Mission aircraft experience.
- DoD/civilian maintenance program experience.
- Corridor and CAMP Aviation Maintenance Program software experience.
- Civilian/military Customer Response Center/Cell experience.
- Experience in FAR Part 135/145 or MRO environment.
- Proficient in computer operations and Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access).