F/18 Flight Operations Mechanic 3
Requisition ID: R10172267
- Category: Flight Operations
- Location: Belle Chasse, Louisiana, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Interim Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: Rotating Shifts (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Positions Available: 1
The F-18 E/F Aircraft Mechanic will be responsible for Organizational Level (“O” level) support of the aircraft’s structures, ordinance and general aircraft maintenance duties. To include:
- Understanding pre / post flight activities and inspections
- Ability to service aircraft with engine oil and hydraulics
- Able to perform aircraft jacking and towing evolutions
- Understand engine fuel systems
- Performing maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, aircraft equipment, engines, components, and ordinance, in accordance all applicable directives.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.
- Able to setup and use pneumatic tools such as screw guns, etc.
- Able to upload/download aircraft ordinance
- Able to setup and use a torque wrench and use common hand tools such as: wrenches, safety wire pliers, etc.
- Ability to remove and replace panels, pylons, and sealing compounds, by means of all type of mechanical fasteners.
- Able to remove, replace, check out aircraft components and assemblies.
- Understand hydraulics; to include primary, secondary, and emergency systems.
The successful candidate will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of all Aircraft structures and ordinance systems aboard the aircraft and will be tasked to resolve technical problems encountered. You may also be called upon to also provide technical advice, training, and troubleshooting assistance to “O” Level technicians. You should be familiar with IETM’s, as well as the NAMP 4790 and applicable NAVAIR technical publications. As required, you may be required to generate written reports for management in support of any contractual obligations.
Basic Qualifications:
- Should have at least 3 years of F/A-18 E/F experience and familiarity with F/A-18 inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, removals, and repairs.
- Must have and maintain an active interim secret clearance.
- Must have comprehensive written and verbal English communication skills.
- Must have the ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate customer maintenance requirements.
- Must be able to clearly document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, parts requests, etc.
- Must be able to perform assigned duties while wearing required personal safety equipment.
- Will be required to comply with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, FOD control, and all training and certification requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong preference to candidates who have supported U.S. Navy F-18 squadrons on deployment.
- A & P License
- Explosive ordinance handling
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.
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- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
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