Flight Test Technician 3/4 (A&P Required)

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

About the role

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 has an opening for a Flight Test Technician 3/4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting our Flight Operations Center of Technical Excellence for Test and Evaluation. This position will be located on site in Mojave, CA.

The Flight Test Technician performs production and flight line testing and maintenance. Will support and perform flight operations including but not limited to pre and post flight inspections, refueling operations, aircraft towing and jacking. Can perform repairs, modifications, installations, and test mechanical systems.

• Performs duties / functions of test personnel in area(s) of assignment. Determines and performs the sequence for installing, removing, maintaining, repairing critical components / systems working with engineering.
• Performs testing, rework, and repair in various fields of specialization. Applies theories and skills in accomplishing assigned tasks. Works from electronic data, blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, technical orders, engineering orders, schematics, block diagrams and other technical documents on mechanical, hydraulics, power plant, and/or structures.
• Performs modifications and adjustments as necessary.
• Performs mechanical maintenance, repair, testing and troubleshooting in support of specific test objectives.
• Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains various types of complex equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Notifies lead personnel or supervision of any / all malfunctions, defects and damages to equipment, material, and product.
• Checks work for completeness and accuracy.
• Position requires ability to interpret and use drawings and engineering documents to repair, maintain, or modify complex systems.
• Position may require domestic and international travel.
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends as required.
• Must be willing to work utilizing A&P privileges in accordance with FAA regulations.
• Must be willing to work utilizing IA (if applicable) in accordance with FAA regulations.
• Strong communicative skills of professionalism and tact required with contact between NG support groups as well as outside customers and organizations with significant importance

This position will support our 4/10 shift, primarily working first shift with occasional nights/weekend shift coverage, and ability to adjust shifts for business needs.

We offer multiple shift options, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

This requisition may be filled at either Flight Test Technician 3 or 4 based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualification Flight Test Technician 3

• High School Diploma and 4 years aircraft maintenance experience
• Active FAA Airframe an Powerplant (A&P) license required
• Experience with aircraft systems such as electrical, wire harness building and repair
• Experience working with structures, drilling, riveting
• Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain FAA Class II Medical, and willingness to fly on board aircraft, including experimental category.
• Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting 50 pounds or more, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces
• Ability to work flexible changing shifts
• This position has travel up to 25% of the time with potential for international.
• Ability to be certified for DCMA 5 year Medical Assessment

Basic Qualification Flight Test Technician 4

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years aircraft maintenance experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with towing aircraft
• Gulfstream experience
• King Air experience
• Experience as resource to others in the resolution of problems and issues should they arise
• The ability to assist in orienting, training, assigning, and checking work of lower-level employees
• Experience with operating flight line ground equipment
• Experience with flight test operations
• Experience with FAA regulations, Prep Items, and possess the ability to read and locate technical data including aircraft manuals and drawings.
• Experience working on experimental certificated aircraft.
• FAA Inspector Authorization (A&P IA)
• Fork lift, boom-lift, scissor lift certifications.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

What We Offer

• At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country.
• Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.
• We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare and a great 401K matching program!

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Primary Level Salary Range

$66,600.00 - $111,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range

$79,100.00 - $131,900.00

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.