Crash Crew Member 3

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Crash Crew Member 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.

In this role you will be supporting the flight line testing group in Melbourne, Florida as a member of the Airline Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) team, responding to actual, potential ground flight emergencies. You will be expected to have the ability to perform duties and tasking with limited supervision.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Responsibilities include:

• Prevent or extinguish fires and rescue aircraft crewmembers
• Operate and maintain ARFF Firefighting vehicles, tools and rescue equipment
• Preposition emergency vehicles at the scene to apply extinguishing agents as necessary for fire control and/or facilitates self-evacuation of aircraft occupants
• Accomplish Rescue Operations in the event of a mishap
• Perform standbys for aircraft operations, including engine runs, fueling and defueling, and all other related aircraft hazardous activities.
• Adherence to required IFSTA/ NFPA certification for ARFF vehicle operations and current ARFF standards including live Fire Training, CPR and First Aid, knowledge of firefighting principles, and procedures and techniques.
• Understanding the proper use and capabilities of extinguishing agents, use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus; aircraft shutdown procedures, techniques both normal and forcible entry, general knowledge of aircraft construction and including fuel, oil and electrical systems. 

Note: The salary range is based on a full-time schedule and will be prorated to the extent the schedule is reduced.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least 5 years of Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) experience
• Must be able to maintain and obtain a DoD Secret clearance (or higher) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
• Must be a qualified as an ARFF vehicle driver/operator
• Must be able to pass a firefighter physical

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.