Aircraft Painter – Level 2

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 Aeronautic Systems has an opening for an Aircraft Painter - Level 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale CA. 

The selected candidate will paint aircraft interior, exterior and piece parts. 

Essential Functions: 

• Prepares for painting by masking, stripping, washing aircraft sections and components.
• Blends and mixes paints, inks, and coatings to proper spraying consistency.
• Must be able to perform detail touch ups.
• Coordinates processes for painting production parts.
• Required ability to be certified for a half & full face respirator. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience painting/surface prep experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment OR Must have a minimum of 2.0 or higher GPA upon completion of A&P certificate program
• High School diploma or GED
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working overhead
• Must be able to access small confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment
• The ability to pass
•  Special Medical/Respiratory Exam.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• The ability to utilize a computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating system, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on the job software.
• The ability to work 1st “5 AM – 3:30 PM” or 2nd shift “4:12 PM – 2:42 AM” and any work schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 year painting/surface prep experience in an aircraft or vehicle manufacturing environment.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance with a background investigation completed within the last six years with the ability to obtain program access. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
• Completion of Low Observables Pathway/Certification Program at the College of the Canyons
• Completion of A& P Certification

Salary Range: $50,000 USD - $83,400 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.