RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

**Description**

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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman is seeking experienced personnel with P-3 aircraft structures mechanic background to support back shop maintenance program with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Jacksonville, FL. The CBP P-3 fleet consists of Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Long-Range Tracker (LRT) high-endurance, all-weather, tactical turbo-prop aircraft. The AEW aircraft are utilized primarily for long-range patrols along the entire U.S. border, and in source and transit zone countries. The LRT aircraft are used to intercept, track airborne and surface threats in source and transit zone countries. The P-3 aircraft are equipped with state-of-the-art, highly sophisticated sensor equipment, i.e., radar, electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) detecting systems.

Are You ready to put your experience to work here at Northrop Grumman? If so, we need you to join our team as a P-3 SCA Aircraft Mechanic I or II.

This position is located in Green Cove Springs, FL.

**This is a Service Contract Act position.**

**This position will require you to work different shifts as required by the program needs: Days, Nights or Weekends.**

**Your duties will include:**

+ Performs a variety of Depot Level operations to assemble and repair major aircraft structures such as primary flight controls, secondary flight controls, fuselage panels, longerons, stringers, formers, and structural subassemblies that include engine cowl panels and shrouds.

+ Aligns parts on jigs using templates and fixtures

+ Performs such part-fitting operations as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming

+ Measures parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions

+ May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure

+ May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures

+ Plans, lay's out, fabricates, assembles, install and repairs both internal and external aircraft structures at the Depot level

+ Break down and build-up of main and nose tire and wheel assemblies

+ Assemble aircraft structures and associated components with the aid of jigs and fixtures by drilling, filing, filling, honing, reaming, counter-sinking, dimpling, burring and fastening

+ Perform close tolerance assembly operations such as: shimming, fitting, trimming, and aligning where variances may occur considerably from one assembly to another as with fairings and the mating of major structural assemblies

+ Effectively communicate, vocally, by handwriting and email with other employees, members of supervision, and others, as required in their duties

+ Document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, parts requests, etc.

+ Perform assigned duties without burden due to weather or physical location and conditions.

+ Order parts, check stock, tools, materials, and equipment as required to perform assigned duties.

+ Responsible for complying with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, FOD control.

**Basic Qualifications:**

**This position may be hired as a Level I or Level II based on candidate experience:**

**1. Level I** **: A minimum of 4 yrs of structures experience** **on P-3 or similar platform (C-130)** **and a High School diploma.**

**Level II** **: A minimum of 8 yrs of structures experience** **on P-3 or similar platform (C-130)** **and a High School diploma.**

2. FAA Airframe Certificate or FAA Powerplant Certificate. (or ability to obtain quickly).

3. Ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Homeland Security CBP Background Investigation; CBP Background Investigation is required to start.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

1. FAA A&P Certificate

2. 10 or more years’ experience supporting P-3 or similar platform (C-130) in structural repair, fabrication, modification and installation of sheet metal parts, items and assemblies.

4. Familiarity with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) or equivalent.

5. Current CBP Security Credentials.

Salary Range: $29.58 - $32.54Salary Range 2: $31.35 - $34.48

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, 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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.