Northrop Grumman · 14 hours ago
F-18 Aircraft Mechanic 3 - R10219983
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $101K/yr
2+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company with a commitment to innovation and technology. They are seeking an F-18 Aircraft Mechanic 3 to perform maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft and associated systems, ensuring compliance with various directives and regulations.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, F-18 aircraft equipment, F-18 engines, F-18 components, and systems in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives in support of aircraft modification
Performs a variety of operations of aircraft tear-down and build-up to include assembly and disassembly of components, rudders, flaps, stabilizers, and other associated flight controls
Measures parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions
May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures
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
Qualification
Required
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
At least 2 years of aircraft maintenance experience
Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret level security clearance once hired; and have the ability to maintain that clearance for continued employment
Able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc
This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working overhead, and accessing small, confined spaces
Must be able to pass a physical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements
Preferred
Fighter type aircraft maintenance experience
A&P license
U.S. Navy or USMC background
Active Secret DoD clearance
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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