Aircraft Mechanic 3 (OCONUS - Europe)

About the position

The Aircraft Mechanic 3 (APG and AVI) position at Northrop Grumman involves performing maintenance, repair, launch, and recovery activities on military aircraft. This role requires comprehensive technical expertise to ensure aircraft are mechanically sound and safe for flight, while also providing on-the-job training to team members. The position is located OCONUS in Europe and requires a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, launch, and recovery activities on military aircraft.
• Supply comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems.
• Ensure aircraft are in exceptional mechanical condition and safe for flight by performing maintenance, inspections, and servicing requirements on all aircraft systems.
• Lay out, fabricate, and install electrical wiring, fiber optic, coaxial cable, and electrical components on aircraft.
• Assist with Field-Level Modifications and TCTD maintenance actions.
• Provide On-the-Job Training (OJT) for team members and customer aircraft maintenance personnel.
• Maintain and update aircraft records and status.
• Keep the production staff updated on aircraft status.
• Configure aircraft for modifications, remove and install attaching hardware, and assist with software uploads.
• Conduct fault isolation, troubleshooting, and repair of system failures detected during operational checks.
• Interpret and use various test equipment and work from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.
• Conduct maintenance operations in accordance with policies and procedures set forth by governing regulatory documents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years hands-on military aircraft airframe, powerplants, and/or air vehicle systems maintenance experience.
• Historical training records and/or certificates detailing completion of aircraft technical training courses and all aircraft task qualifications.
• US Air Force Red X certified 5 or 7-skill level, US Navy/Marine Corps CDI/CDQAR, or equivalent FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) License.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data and blueprint drawings.
• A current Secret or higher Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance, as required.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Able to meet the physical demands of this position, including regularly lifting up to 50 pounds and performing repetitive movements.

Nice-to-haves

• 8 years of hands-on tactical military aircraft Airframes/Powerplants, Avionics, and/or Crew Chief Experience.
• 5 years of experience exercising privileges of US Air Force Red X certified 5 or 7-Level, US Navy/Marine Corps CDI/CDQAR.
• Completion of F-35 basic and advanced technical training courses.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business