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Aircraft Mechanic 3

Requisition ID: R10091859

  • CategoryCategory: Flight Operations
  • LocationLocation: Los Angeles, CA, USA
  • Citizenship RequirementsCitizenship Required: United States Citizenship
  • Security Clearance TypeClearance Type: None
  • TelecommuteTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
  • ShiftShift: 2nd Shift (United States of America)
  • Travel RequirementsTravel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
  • Relocation AssistanceRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
  • Number of Positions AvailablePositions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic 3 to support our King Air 200 aircraft at our Los Angeles, CA facility. This position will also occasionally support our Corporate Jets that transit the LAX Facility.

This position will work alongside a fellow technician performing recovery & postflight/preflight inspection duties, scheduled & unscheduled maintenance in accordance with manufacturer's technical specifications and Federal Aviation Administration regulations. The position will maintain required FAA records, manuals, inspection forms, and other forms of technical data, both in paper and computer-based formats. This position will work 2nd shift (13:00 PM PT – 21:30 PM PT), Monday-Friday. The position will require the ability to work flexible hours, occasional overtime, alternate scheduling and weekends as needed to support the operation.

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent and 4+ years turboprop/jet aircraft maintenance experience

  • Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificates

  • Must have own tools necessary for the position

  • Ability to occasionally lift 60 lbs

  • Ability to occasionally work at heights at or about 20 feet (with proper fall protection)

  • State Issued Driver's License

  • Eligibility to secure and maintain airport issued security badge

  • Eligibility to secure and maintain a gov't issued passport

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

  • Proficiency with CMP and CAMP Maintenance Tracking programs

  • Outstanding communication skills, the ability to function within a team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Factory/OEM level maintenance training & experience on the King Air 300 aircraft

  • Factory/OEM level maintenance training & experience on the Gulfstream V/550 & Cessna 680 aircraft

  • FAA Inspection Authorization certification

  • Prior FAA Part 145 Repair Station experience


Salary Range: $61,700 USD - $102,800 USD

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.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.



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What's great about
Northrop Grumman

  1. Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
  2. Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
  3. 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.