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CLS - F - 35 Aircraft Mechanic 3/4 APG (Lemoore)
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-California-Lemoore
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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. Your duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to): • You will perform Maintenance, Repair, Launch, and Recovery activities on F-35 aircraft. • Configuring aircraft for modifications, removal and installation of attaching hardware, component removal and installations, assistance with software uploads, and various system operational checkouts. • You will ensure aircraft are in exceptional mechanical condition and safe for flight by performing maintenance, inspections, and servicing requirements on all aircraft systems in accordance with JTD and all applicable programs and service guidance. • You will assist with OJT training for team members and partner aircraft maintenance personnel. • You will maintain and update aircraft records and status within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) of ALIS. • You will keep the production staff updated on aircraft status. • You will perform other duties as assigned by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager. • You will perform required Airframe and Power Plant General (APG) / Airframes tasks as part of F-35 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) performing organizational-level modifications. • You will use your training, knowledge, and experience to obtain special certifications (example: confined space, borescope, Hyd Contam etc.) as locally required. • Must obtain Collateral Duty Inspector Qualification within 6-18 months of position start date depending on prior experience. • Reading and interpreting technical data and blueprint drawings. • Fault isolation, troubleshooting, and repair of system failures detected during operational checks associated with modifications and restoration of aircraft to flying condition subsequent to accomplishment of modifications and maintenance. Interprets and uses various test equipment and works from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals. • The individual will practice good housekeeping and follow safety procedures. • You must be able to depart on temporary duty assignments— on short notice and must be willing/able to provide temporary support to our other CLS locations. • This position will be primarily assigned to the Night Shift but requires full flexibility to rotate across all shifts if needed. This includes 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts as needed. The role demands the ability to work a dynamic schedule, which may include extended hours, holidays, weekends, and participation in a 24/7/365 on-call rotation to ensure continuous operational coverage and mission readiness. NOTE: This requisition may be filled at a higher level based on the qualifications below. Basic Qualifications: • Aircraft Mechanic 3 : High School diploma or GED and 4 years additional education and/or experience with mechanical/aircraft airframe/power plants/turboprop/