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Northrop Grumman is seeking experienced personnel with P-3 aircraft mechanic background to support a 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 1 - Day Shift. This position is located in Green Cove Springs, FL.
This is a Service Contract Act position.
Your duties will include:
- Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty.
- Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components.
- Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions.
- Applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
- Performs duties as Airframe Mechanic on P-3 aircraft.
- Troubleshoot, repair and service P-3 aircraft components and engine systems.
- Conducts diagnosis of malfunctions.
- Perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various aircraft component systems in accordance with technical specifications and engineering instructions.
- Maintain the repairs of U. S. Customs and Border Protection P-3 aircraft systems and components including, but not limited to T-56 engines, 54H60-77 propellers, auxiliary power units, flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, oxygen and mechanical components.
- Apply professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturers manuals / specifications.
- Performs corrosion control, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, and other tasks as deemed necessary.
- Use personally owned hand tools and comply with a 100% tool accountability and control process; Use customer provided tools requiring calibration and specialized test equipment AND Physical ability to become respirator qualified and work in confined spaces.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
1. High School diploma and a minimum of 3 years' experience on P-3 or similar platform (C-130).
2. FAA Airframe Certificate or FAA Powerplant Certificate.
3. Ability to obtain a U.S. passport.
4. Ability to obtain/maintain a DOD Active Secret Level Security Clearance
5. 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. 4 or more years' experience supporting P-3 or similar platform (C-130) in the structural repair, fabrication, modification and installation of sheet metal parts, items and assemblies.
3. 4 or more years' experience supporting P-3 or similar platform (C-130), T-56 engines, 54H60-77 propellers, auxiliary power units.
4. Familiarity with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) or equivalent.
5. Current CBP Security Credentials.
6. Active Secret or Higher Security Clearance.
Salary Range: $30 - $33
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.