F-18 Electrical Avionics Technician 3

Relocation assistance is not available. A Secret clearance is required to start. Travel is required, up to 10% of the time.

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history — from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Responsibilities

• Provide Organizational Level (“O” level) support of the aircraft’s Electrical systems.
• Understand pre/post flight activities and inspections.
• Perform maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, aircraft equipment, engines, components, and systems in accordance with all applicable directives.
• Read and interpret wiring schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, and test procedures.
• Set up and use tools such as torque wrenches, safety wire pliers, crimpers, multimeters, M1 meters, air data test sets, and pin extractors.
• Remove, replace, and function-check aircraft components and assemblies.
• Perform wire repair, splicing, soldering, wire bundling, and connector disassembly/pinning/de-pinning.
• Maintain electrical and instrument systems, including power generation, conversion, and distribution.
• Inspect and maintain aircraft batteries and electrical components.
• Maintain interior and exterior lighting on the aircraft.
• Handle electrical control of aircraft systems, including hydraulics, landing gear, utilities, and power plant engines.
• Supervise automatic flight control and stabilization systems.
• Maintain aircraft compass systems, altitude reference systems, and inertial navigational systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems related to aircraft electrical and navigation systems.
• Provide technical advice, training, and troubleshooting assistance to “O” Level technicians.
• Use IETMs, Wire Illuminator, NAMP 4790, and applicable NAVAIR technical publications.
• Generate written reports for management in support of contractual obligations as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with F/A-18G or relevant aircraft.
• Active Interim Secret clearance (must obtain full Secret clearance within a reasonable timeframe as determined by business needs).
• Familiarity with inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, removals, and repairs.
• Fiber optic knowledge.
• Comprehensive written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate customer maintenance requirements.
• Ability to clearly document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, and parts requests.
• Ability to perform assigned duties while wearing required safety equipment.
• Compliance with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, FOD control, and training/certification requirements.
• Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work, including bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, working overhead, and accessing small, confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Navy F-18 squadrons on deployment.
• Background with US Marine Corps Airwing or US Navy Air Squadron #ASMT.
• Primary Level experience.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $57,500.00 - $95,900.00. The range represents a general guideline; actual offers consider the scope and responsibilities of the position, as well as 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 and 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.