P-3 Aircraft Mechanic II - Non-Destructive Inspector - Days Nights Weekends

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking experienced personnel with P-3 aircraft background to support a contingent 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.
 

Northrop Grumman has openings for Aircraft Structures Mechanics with Non-Destructive Inspector Certifications to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Green Cove Springs, FL.

* This is a Service Contract Act position.

** This position requires you to be available to work any shift as the mission requires. This includes, Days, Nights and Weekends.

This position requires you to be certified to set up and calibrate nondestructive testing equipment, conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using NDT methods of inspection, establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations, apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results, interpret radiographs, cathode ray tube (CRT) or digital readouts, conductivity meters and visual indicators, organize and report test results, perform specialized inspections.

You will maintain, inspect and repair U. S. Customs and Border Protection P-3 aircraft structures, systems and components including, but not limited to T-56 engines, 54H60-77 propellers, auxiliary power units, flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, oxygen, tire and wheel assemblies, and mechanical components. You will apply your professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturer’s manuals / specifications.

Additional job duties are required but not limited to: performs corrosion mapping, taper bore inspections of propellers, wheel and attaching hardware inspections, enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, and other tasks as deemed necessary. May be responsible for providing and receiving guidance and technical expertise to lower and from higher level technicians throughout all aircraft maintenance and/or modification efforts.

Specific Duties include:

- Set up and calibrate nondestructive testing equipment.

- Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using NDT methods of inspection.

- Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations.

- Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results.

- Interpret radiographs, cathode ray tube (CRT) or digital readouts, conductivity meters and visual indicators.

- Organize and report test results.

- Perform specialized inspections.

- Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by management.

- Interface daily with supervisors about work priorities and progress of projects.

- Actively participate in program planning and strategy sessions.

- Actively participate in client safety initiatives, incident investigations, etc.

- May, at times work at heights.

 

Basic Qualifications

- A High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 3 years of multiengine transport category aircraft experience with proven ability to inspect, troubleshoot, or repair aircraft structure, mechanical, engine, or propeller systems.

- NDT Level II Certification (Radiography)

- Ability to work any assigned shift and overtime as needed

- Ability to 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

- Physical ability to become respirator qualified and work in confined spaces

- Ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Homeland CBP Background Investigation

- Ability to obtain/maintain a valid state driver’s license.

- Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity, accommodation, and color vision. Moving, carrying, lifting, objects in excess of 60 lbs, Climbing and working off of ladders, stairs, and scaffolding in excess of 50 ft. Working extended hours and standing for extended periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

- UT, MT, PT Certification.

- IRRSP or State Card with 4 years NDT experience and demonstrated ability to effectively perform assigned NDT tasks and interpret results of inspections with Code shooting capabilities.

- Current A&P License and certification.

- Current Active CBP Back Ground Investigation.

Salary Range: $31.35 - $34.50

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.