CLS F-35 Aircraft Mechanic 3/4 (Powerline)

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, our Defense Systems F-35 Sustainment HPSI Operating Unit, wants YOU to join our Team as an Aircraft Mechanic 3 "or" Aircraft Mechanic 4 and join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.   You will be assigned as an Aircraft Mechanic 3 "or" Aircraft Mechanic 4 – Powerline supporting F-35 organizational maintenance at MCAS Miramar, CA. Your Mission will be to support O-Level maintenance on F-35.

**** NOTE: This position may be filled as an Aircraft Mechanic 3 or Aircraft Mechanic 4 depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Your duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• You must be able to depart on temporary duty assignments— on short notice. The individual will practice good housekeeping and follow safety procedures and ensure both programs are enforced.

• You will perform Maintenance, Repair, Launch, and Recovery activities on F-35 aircraft.

• You will ensure aircraft are in exceptional mechanical condition and safe for flight by performing maintenance, inspections, and servicing requirements on all aircraft systems in accordance with JTD and all applicable program and service guidance.

• You will perform and/or assist with Field-Level Modifications and TCTD maintenance actions.

• You will assist with OJT training for team members and partner aircraft maintenance personnel.

• You will maintain and update aircraft records and status within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) of ALIS.

• You will keep the production staff updated on aircraft status.

• You will perform other duties as assigned by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager. 

• You will perform required Airframe and Power Plant General (APG) / Airframes tasks as part of F-35 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) performing organizational-level modifications.

• You will use your training, knowledge, and experience to obtain special certifications (example: confined space, borescope, etc.) as locally required.

• You must be willing/able to provide temporary support to our other CLS locations and/or emerging deployments.

• You must be willing/able to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year. 

• You must be able to meet the physical demands of this position, including regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist.

Maintenance tasks include:

• Configuring aircraft for modifications, removal and installation of attaching hardware, component removal and installations, assistance with software uploads, various system operational checkouts, and egress system maintenance.

Technical requirements include:

• Fault isolation, troubleshooting, and repair of system failures detected during operational checks associated with modifications and restoration of aircraft to flying condition subsequent to accomplishment of modifications and maintenance. Interprets and uses various test equipment and works from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.

Basic Qualifications:

• Aircraft Mechanic 3: High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 4 years of mechanical/aircraft airframe/power plants/turboprop/egress/avionics and/or crew chief experience.

• Aircraft Mechanic 4: High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 6 years of mechanical/aircraft airframe/power plants/turboprop/egress/avionics and/or crew chief experience.

• Experienced with F135 unscheduled corrective actions in response to engineering action request and F35 engine removal and installation to include engine R&I trailer and aircraft connections, Module swaps and replacements, LRU, externals components and lift fan removals and installations.

• Plane Captain Certification.

• US Navy or Marine Corps CDI/CDQAR, Air Force 5 or 7 Level, or equivalent Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Certification.

• Experience in the use of ALIS and associated programs for documenting maintenance and reporting deficiencies within CRM and JDRS.

• A current Secret Clearance (or higher).

• Ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance, as required.

• Ability to read and interpret technical data and blueprint drawings.

• Provide training via self-paced readings, labs, and on-the job training to individuals in the performance of ground maintenance duties.

• Demonstrated basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills are necessary in the performance of duties.

• You must be able to depart on temporary duty assignments— on short notice.

• You must be willing/able to provide temporary support to our other CLS locations and/or emerging deployments.

• You must be willing/able to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year. 

• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working overhead.

• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.

• Ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation in order to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements.

• Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to start. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in F-35B engine module separation, the use of inspection and measurement tools, experienced in blending damage on blades, and the removal and installation of F-35B engine, lift fan, and associated components.

• F-35 Power Plants Systems Technician Course (N56WN22).

• F-35 Aircraft Mechanic Organizational Maintenance Course

• F-35 Aircraft Mechanic Organizational Maintenance Course (M16WN21) or (M17WNC2).

• U. S. Navy or U. S. Marine Corps experience with thorough understanding of F-35 Fighter Aircraft Systems and operations under COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 and 4790.35.

• F-135 Power plant engine run certification, F-35 avionics systems, fighter aircraft crew escape systems (i.e., canopy and ejection seat), experience in structural repairs and low observable system maintenance are highly desirable.

• 6 or more years AV-8B, F/A-18, F-22 or F-35 Airframes and/or Crew Chief Experience.

• Demonstrated communication skills and experience in a Military-focused Customer Service-Related Industry.

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