P-3 SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3 - Systems

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, we are seeking experienced personnel with P-3 aircraft background to join our Team as SCA Aircraft Systems Mechanic and support a maintenance program with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Lake Charles, LA.

​**This is a Service Contract Act Position.

The CBP P-3 fleet consists of Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Long Range Tracker (LRT) high-endurance, all-weather, tactical turbo-prop aircraft. The AEW aircraft are utilized primarily for long-range patrols along the entire U.S. border, and in source and transit zone countries. The LRT aircraft are used to intercept, track airborne and surface threats in source and transit zone countries. The P-3 aircraft are equipped with state-of-the-art, highly sophisticated sensor equipment, i.e., radar, electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) detecting systems.

Your duties will include:

Troubleshoots, repairs and services aircraft and engine systems.

Conducts diagnosis of malfunctions.

Performs maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations.

Maintains FAA required records, manuals and inspection forms.

Basic Qualifications:
1. High School diploma or equivalent and an additional 4 years of related experience.
2. Ability to be subject to a variety of physical conditions.
3. Able to wear respirator or other safety gear.
4. Ability to be subject to areas which could cause various phobias due to height or closed spaces. Ability to relay and
receive information.
5. Able to perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours, to change physical locations based
upon need, to be subject to both external and internal environmental conditions.
6. Ability to successfully complete a DHS CBP SS Background Investigation

Preferred Qualifications:
1. P3 or similar aircraft experience
2. Military aviation specific experience
3. Airframe and/or powerplant license
4. A current Secret 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.