GSE Mechanic 3
Requisition ID: R10171650
Category: Flight Operations
Location: Palmdale, California, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1
Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for an GSE Mechanic 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Palmdale, CA.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs scheduled maintenance and in-depth repair as required on aircraft ground support equipment. Reviews maintenance records of periodic maintenance to ensure equipment is fully operational in support of daily equipment requirements. Uses an assortment of basic hand tools in addition to precision measuring devices. Works from complex written instructions such as formal test specifications, blueprints, drawings, schematics, Air Force Technical orders, and manuals. May instruct lower-level mechanics in technical aspects of Ground Support equipment work. Exercises appropriate safety measures.
Please note that this role is Friday through Sunday (3/10 schedule -1st shift)
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED and 4 years’ experience in maintenance of equipment that supports electrical power generation and hydraulic applications
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment during various times of the year
- The ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in awkward positions and tight areas, and carrying heavy objects exceeding 50 pounds)
- Proficiency in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing various types of GSE, such as tugs, tractors, Air start carts, power units, and air-conditioning units
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and special program access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
- Universal A/C refrigeration certified
Preferred Qualifications:
- Forklift Certification
- Maintenance Shop Experience
- Welding Cert. or License
- Strong hydraulic background
- Strong mechanical background
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.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.