P-8 SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3 - Lead (Multiple Shifts)

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 P-8 SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3 - Lead. These positions are located Lake Charles, LA.

The Navy P8-A is based on the Boeing 737- 800 platform. The P-8 operates in anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) roles. This is a maintenance and sustainment program performing depot level operations. 

**These positions are Service Contract Act positions.

**These positions will be hired for multiple shifts.

***This program is contingent on contract award and has an anticipated start date of 4th Quarter 2024.

SCA Mechanic 3 Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

•  Troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems

• Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.

• Reads and interprets manufacturers' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components

• Removing major components from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective parts and reassembles/installs

• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories

• Performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections

• Entering description of the work performed and verifying the work was performed satisfactorily

• Service engines and airframe components

• Maintain schedules and quality standards

• This position provides technical guidance to lower-level technicians

Lead Roles and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist operations manager to ensure O&A and basic job assignments meet the daily goals

• Assist operations manager in clarifying data for the development weekly variance analysis for both basic and O&A tasks

• Remove constraints throughout the day

• Elevate shop floor issues relating to quality/cost/schedule to the operations manager for both basic and O&A tasks

• Create daily work plans, turnovers, etc.

• Conduct training of mechanics as required

• Support safety and quality initiatives

• Support internal and external audits

• Monitoring compliance and address questions and concerns related to work instructions, processes and procedures

• Providing feedback to the operations manager regarding team engagement, dynamics and performance

• Assist in preparing, developing and coordinating the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives

• Create production work order documentation for release to the shop floor

• Work with materials planning to determine and schedule materials needed to cover production demand

• Coordinate with operations manager to determine staffing requirements for production operations to meet schedule demands

• Monitor jobs to ensure they will be completed on schedule

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Materials Purchasing and other staff

Basic Qualifications:

• A High School diploma or equivalent (GED) and 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience.

• Minimum of 10 years related experience in planning or support role.

• Experience with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and tag writing

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Power Point)

• Experience with public speaking 

• Flexible & willing to work various shifts, to include weekends to support the mission as needed

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• U.S. Citizenship

• Ability to obtain a security clearance if required by the Program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate

• Experience in a lead/supervisor role

• Experience with Team Center programs

• Experience with MyBoeingFleet

• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience and Schedule Management

• Experience and involvement with production or materials planning.

• Familiar with process development and implementation

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.