Aircraft Structures Mechanic 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. Northrop Grumman is looking for a structure mechanic 3 with preferably experience on the F/A-18E/F aircraft.   This effort will support service life modification program in San Antonio, TX where the F/A-18E/F structures team will be responsible for Organizational and Depot Level structural support of the aircraft’s structures.  To include:    Responsibilities:     ·         Performing maintenance operations on F-18 aircraft, aircraft equipment, components, and systems in accordance all applicable directives.   ·         A variety of major structure repairs, remove/replace parts such as skins, intercostals, heat shields, bulkheads, longerons and fittings.   ·         Ability to read and interpret blueprints, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.   ·         Able to perform part-fitting operations as filing, sawing, deburring, trimming, riveting, precision drilling, reaming, coldworking, and composite repairs.                                                                                                                     ·         Able to remove, replace multiple types of fasteners including, Hi-loks. Jo-bolts, Cherry max, and Huk-bolts, and fast rivets.    ·         Able to interpret diameters and dimensions using scales, squares, micrometers, calipers, ball gauges, pin gauges, and depth gauges.      Basic Qualifications for F/A-18E/F Structure Mechanic 3:   ·         Have at least 4 years of experience and familiarity with inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, removals, and repairs.  ·         Must have and maintain an active Government Secret clearance  ·         Must have comprehensive written and verbal English communication skills.  ·         Must have the ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate customer maintenance requirements.  ·         Must be able to clearly document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, parts requests, etc.   ·         Must be able to perform assigned duties while wearing required safety equipment.   ·         Must be able to pass a physical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements   ·         Ability to lift 30 bs, climb ladders, aircraft stands, or stand for long periods in uneven or slippery terrain. ·         Will be required to comply with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, FOD control, and all training and certification requirements.    Preferred Qualifications for F/A-18 Structure Mechanic 3:   ·         Strong preference to candidates who have supported U.S. Navy F-18 or F/A-18 squadrons on deployment, depot level or assembly.  ·         A & P License  ·         Performs a variety of operations to assemble and make major assembly