F-18 Flight Operations 3

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Belle Chasse, LA +1 · Flight Operations Mult-Func

This role involves performing complex mechanical duties for flight line operations, including power plant, hydraulics, controls, and structures on aircraft. Responsibilities include pre-flight and post-flight inspections, disassembly, repair, replacement, servicing, and operation of aircraft power plants and ground equipment. The position requires a High School Diploma, at least 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. It also involves significant physical labor and working outdoors in various conditions.

What you'd actually do

  1. Performs a combination of responsibilities consisting of complex mechanical duties in all fields of specialization for the flight line, including power plant, run-in plumbing, hydraulics, rigging, and controls, and structures and surfaces on the complete airplane.
  2. Performs mechanical and operational duties for pre-flight and post-flight service and inspection and/or in preparation of customer acceptance of completed airplanes
  3. Performs operations such as disassembling, repairing, replacing, rechecking, testing, re-rigging, servicing, and re-installing, as necessary.
  4. Operates aircraft power plants and ground equipment during acceptance checks, trouble shooting and routine maintenance of aircraft.
  5. May troubleshoot malfunctions/defects and schedule/modify maintenance procedures.

Skills

Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.
  • Ability to perform assigned duties on all shifts without encumbrances due to weather or physical location and conditions.
  • Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working overhead, and accessing small, confined spaces
  • Ability to pass a physical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements
  • Ability to work outside for 8–10 hours per day in temperatures ranging from [40°F to 110°F].
  • Willingness to work in rain, snow, sleet, high winds, and high humidity.
  • Ability to lift 30 bs, climb ladders, aircraft stands, or stand for long periods in uneven or slippery terrain.
  • Ability to pass a physical and weigh in for fall protection.

Nice to have

  • Fighter type aircraft maintenance experience
  • A&P license
  • U.S. Navy or USMC background
  • Active Secret DoD clearance

What the JD emphasized

  • Secret clearance
  • Secret DoD clearance