Aircraft Fuel Cell Technician 3

Description

Perform maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, F-18 aircraft equipment, F-18 engines, F-18 components, and systems in accordance with Government, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives in support of aircraft modification.

Responsibilities

• Perform removal, installation, and inspection functions of fuel cells and assembly, and installation of components such as fuel lines, hardware, and fittings on various aircraft.
• Analyze various aircraft sealing, structural, and assembly drawings, to detect seal level deficiencies.
• Diagnose results of leak test to detect drawing, specification, structural and assembly sealing errors.
• Recommend corrective action necessary to correct deficiencies.
• Perform disassembly and teardown operations of aircraft fuel systems and related components.
• Remove fuel cells and components from aircraft, following specific procedures and techniques.
• Prepare cavity for installation of fuel cells and components.
• Install fuel cells and components, following specific procedures and techniques.
• Use appropriate pressure test equipment, and make repairs as required.
• Check condition of fuel cells for any type of damage; and cavity, for condition of internal fittings.
• Work from operation sheets, diagrams, blueprints, engineering orders, mil-specs and verbal instructions.
• Work with jigs, fixtures, and various tooling, as operations require.
• Assist other aircraft mechanics as required.
• Maintain schedules and quality standards.
• Check work for completeness and accuracy.
• Notify supervision of any / all malfunctions, defects, and damages of equipment, material and product.
• Perform Production Accountability duties associated with the processing, verification, and quality auditing and inspection of assemblies, parts, and tooling for which the individual has been delegated production accountability.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• May be required to work in other fields incidental to, and in connection with, completion of assignment.
• May be required to perform other related duties, as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable time determined by the business
• Able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fighter type aircraft maintenance experience
• A&P license
• U.S. Navy or USMC background
• Active Government Secret clearance

Pay

Salary range: $55,500.00 – $92,500.00. Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

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