Flight Test Technician 3/4 (Gulfstream V- A&P Required)

This position is located on site in Melbourne, FL. A start date will be determined after obtaining Special Program Access (SAP). Relocation assistance is not available. A Secret clearance is required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. Travel is required up to 25% of the time, with potential for international travel.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Flight Test Technician to support our Flight Operations Center of Technical Excellence for Test and Evaluation. This role performs production and flight line testing and maintenance, including pre- and post-flight inspections, refueling operations, aircraft towing, and jacking. The technician will repair, modify, install, and test mechanical systems, working from engineering drawings, technical orders, and schematics. The position requires flexibility to work extended shifts, holidays, weekends, and adjust shifts for business needs, including occasional night/weekend coverage. This role supports a 9/80 shift schedule with every other Friday off, primarily working first shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform flight operations, including pre- and post-flight inspections, refueling, aircraft towing, and jacking.
• Repair, modify, install, and test mechanical, hydraulic, power plant, and structural systems.
• Work from electronic data, blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, technical orders, schematics, block diagrams, and other technical documents.
• Perform modifications, adjustments, testing, rework, and troubleshooting in various fields of specialization.
• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain complex equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Notify lead personnel or supervision of malfunctions, defects, and damages to equipment, material, or product.
• Interpret and use drawings and engineering documents to repair, maintain, or modify complex systems.
• Perform mechanical maintenance, repair, testing, and troubleshooting in support of specific test objectives.
• Work utilizing A&P privileges and IA (if applicable) in accordance with FAA regulations.
• Communicate professionally with Northrop Grumman support groups, customers, and external organizations.
• Perform moderate strenuous physical work, including bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting 50+ pounds, working overhead or at heights, and accessing confined spaces.
• Obtain and maintain FAA Class II Medical certification and willingness to fly on board aircraft, including experimental category.
• Travel up to 25% of the time, with potential for international travel.
• Be certified for DCMA 5-year Medical Assessment.

Requirements

This requisition is a dual-level position and may be filled as either a Level 3 or Level 4 Flight Test Technician.

Flight Test Technician 3

• High School Diploma and 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Active FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Experience with aircraft systems such as electrical, wire harness building, and repair.
• Experience working with structures, drilling, and riveting.
• Active US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Ability to work flexible, changing shifts.

Flight Test Technician 4

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Active FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Experience with aircraft systems such as electrical, wire harness building, and repair.
• Experience working with structures, drilling, and riveting.
• Active US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Ability to work flexible, changing shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with towing aircraft.
• Gulfstream or King Air experience.
• Experience as a resource for resolving problems and issues.
• Ability to assist in orienting, training, assigning, and checking work of lower-level employees.
• Experience with operating flight line ground equipment.
• Experience with flight test operations.
• Experience with FAA regulations, Prep Items, and ability to read and locate technical data, including aircraft manuals and drawings.
• Experience working on experimental certificated aircraft.
• Experience working within an FAA Repair Station.
• Experience as Chief Inspector.
• FAA Inspector Authorization (A&P IA).
• Forklift, boom-lift, or scissor lift certifications.
• Strong oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan with Company 401K matching.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
• Phenomenal learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Inclusive, family-friendly team environment.
• Annual bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses (depending on position).
• Long Term Incentives for eligible employees in Vice President or Director positions.

Pay

Primary Level (Flight Test Technician 3) Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $95,900.00.

Secondary Level (Flight Test Technician 4) Salary Range: $68,300.00 - $113,900.00.

Base salary offers consider scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.

Schedule

• 9/80 shift schedule with every other Friday off.
• Primarily first shift with occasional night/weekend coverage as required.
• Flexibility to adjust shifts for business needs.