Northrop Grumman · 6 hours ago
CLS - F - 35 Aircraft Mechanic 3/4 Avionics - (Beaufort SC) - R10220262
Beaufort, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$58K/yr - $114K/yr
4+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company offering opportunities to work on revolutionary systems. They are seeking an Aircraft Mechanic 3/4 – Avionics to support O-Level maintenance on the F-35, ensuring aircraft safety through maintenance, inspections, and servicing.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
You will be subject to work first, second, third, or weekend shift, as directed by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager
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) / Avionics 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
Willing/able to provide temporary support to our other CLS locations and/or emerging deployments
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 have the ability to obtain Collateral Duty Inspector Qualification within 18 months of position start date
Must have the ability to acquire and maintain a flightline driver’s competency card
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
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
Qualification
Required
Must have a high school diploma or GED and 4 years additional education and/or experience with mechanical/aircraft airframe/power plants/turboprop/egress/avionics and/or crew chief experience (Level 3)
Must have a high school diploma or GED and 6 years additional education and/or experience with mechanical/aircraft airframe/power plants/turboprop/egress/avionics and/or crew chief experience (Level 4)
Must have the ability to read and interpret technical data and blueprint drawings
Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company
Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting item weighing up to 50 pounds, and working overhead
Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment
Must be able to pass a New Hire Physical prior to start
Must have the ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements
Must have the ability to obtain Collateral Duty Inspector Qualification within 18 months of position start date
Must have the ability to acquire and maintain a flightline driver's competency card
Preferred
US Navy or Marine Corps CDI, Air Force 5 or 7 Level, or equivalent Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Certification
Six or more years F-22 or F-35 Avionics and/or Crew Chief Experience
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
Excellent communication skills and experience in a Military-focused Customer Service-Related Industry
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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