E-6B IMMC SCA Aircraft Mechanic Helper - Weekday Nights

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, our Defense Systems wants you to join our Team as a SCA Aircraft Mechanic Helper and support a maintenance program with Northrop Grumman in Lake Charles, LA.

The Navy E-6 is an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707 platform The aircraft are utilized primarily for long-range patrols along the entire U.S. border, and in source and transit zone countries. This platform, now modified to the E-6B standard, conveys instructions from the National Command Authority to fleet ballistic missile submarines, a mission known as TACAMO ("Take Charge And Move Out").

**These positions are Service Contract Act positions.

**These positions will be hired for weekdays, 2nd shift.

Your job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists Aircraft Mechanic in servicing, repairing and overhauling aircraft and aircraft engines

• Performing any combination of the following duties: adjusts and replaces parts such as control cables, fuel tanks, spark plugs, tires, batteries and filters, using mechanic's tools, removes inspection plates, cowling, engine covers, floor boards and related items to provide access for inspection and repair, and replaces items when work is completed

• Assists in towing and jacking aircraft, and disconnects instruments, ignition systems, and fuel and oil lines.

• Assists in dismantling, repairing, overhauling or replacing parts and assemblies such as engines, plumbing and hydraulic systems, and aircraft structural sections

• Performs routine duties such as furnishing materials, tools and supplies to mechanic; lifting and holding materials in place during operation; cleaning work areas and machines, tools and equipment, cleans aircraft, interior and exterior parts and assemblies with solvents or other cleaning solutions

• Assists in jacking and towing aircraft

• Inflates tires, fills gasoline tanks and oil reservoirs, and greases aircraft, using grease gun

• May assist flight line mechanic, worker, or servicer in servicing and repairing aircraft prior to flight.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

• Able to perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours

• Able to change physical locations based upon need (including physical ability to travel)

• Ability to be subject to a variety of physical conditions

• Able to wear respirator or other safety gear

• Ability to be subject to areas which could cause various phobias due to height or closed spaces

Preferred Qualifications:

• A&P License

• Able to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance

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.