P-3 SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3 - Structures

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Job 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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman is seeking experienced personnel with P-3 aircraft background to join us as SCA Aircraft Structures Mechanics. You will support a contingent maintenance program with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Lake Charles, LA.

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.

Your duties will include:
1. Performs a variety of operations to assemble and make major assembly structures such as fuselage panels and bulkheads, and structural subassemblies such as rudders, flaps, and stabilizers.
2. Aligns parts on jigs using templates and fixtures.
3. Performs such minor part-fitting operations as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling and reaming.
4. Measures parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions.
5. May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure.
6. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or
other control procedures.

CBPP3
LCPDM

NGSkills

Basic Qualifications:
1. High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of related experience.
2. Ability to be subject to a variety of physical conditions.
3. Able to wear respirator or other safety gear.
4. Ability to be subject to areas which could cause various phobias due to height or closed spaces. Ability to relay and
receive information.
5. Able to perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours, to change physical locations based
upon need, to be subject to both external and internal environmental conditions.
6. Ability to successfully complete a DHS CBP SS Background Investigation

Preferred Qualifications:
1. P3 or similar aircraft experience
2. Military aviation specific experience
3. Airframe and/or powerplant license
4. A current Secret Clearance.

Salary Range: $32 USD - $32 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 .

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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