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Aircraft Inspector 2/ 3
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-Mississippi-Iuka
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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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for an Aircraft Inspector Level 2/ 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position requires on-site support located in Iuka, MS. Duties include: Inspect aircraft components, parts, and sub-assemblies for operation and conformance to government and/or company standards and specifications. Inspects the adjustments, repairs, or modifications made to aircraft components, sub-assemblies and final product. Will monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. May communicate directly with customers to ensure customer satisfaction. Work Schedule: C- shift 0700-1930 (Friday - Sunday) Level 2 Basic Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent GED required (education will be verified) a minimum of 2 years of relevant mechanical and/or inspection experience • Experience in inspection processes; knowledge and use of inspection and testing instruments • Experience with common quality systems such as non-conformances, cause/corrective actions. • Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work in order to accomplish multiple assigned tasks while maintaining attention to detail. Provide input to the technical needs and solutions required for the manufacture, inspection of materials and components. • Ability to record detailed information accurately and in a timely manner. • Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 35 pounds, and working overhead. • Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment. • The ability to pass New Hire Physical/Respiratory Exam. • Must be able to work around composites, epoxies, and sealants for long periods of time. • Active Government Secret clearance as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. US citizenship required for clearance • Must pass visual exam Level 3 Basic Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent GED required (education will be verified) a minimum of 4 years of relevant mechanical and/or inspection experience • Experience in inspection processes; knowledge and use of inspection and testing instruments • Experience with common quality systems such as non-conformances, cause/corrective actions. • Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work in order to accomplish multiple assigned tasks while maintaining attention to detail. Provide input to the technical needs and solutions required for the manufacture, inspection of materials and components. • Ability to record detailed information accurately and in a timely manner. • Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetiti