Aircraft Mechanic 3 / 4 (Egress)

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsAircraft Mechanic 3 / 4 (Egress)United States-California-PalmdaleApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10226384RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Your duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Additional Duties as assignedUnderstands aircraft tools and equipment (e.g., test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers)Performs all duties required to lay out, fabricate, and install electrical wiring or coaxial cable on aircraft.Cuts wire to length, strips insulation from wire ends, and insulates connections with plastic sleeves.Attaches wire or complicated electrical systems to fixtures and accessories such as transformers, instrument panels, and switchboards with fasteners such as bolts and screws.Interprets and uses various test equipment and works from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manualsExperience in Configuring aircraft for modifications, removal and installation of attaching hardware, component removal and installations, assistance with software uploads, and various system operational checkoutsTroubleshoots, repairs and services aircraft in flight line environment.Perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions.Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systemsPerforms comprehensive maintenance to egress systems across multiple aircraft and seat typesPerform inspections, removals, and installations of ejection seats, canopies, and explosive devices.Ensure all egress systems comply with technical orders and safety regulations.Diagnose and repair malfunctions in egress, canopy fracturing, and emergency oxygen systems.Prepares and installs survival systems and/or associated rocket firing systems and assists customer flight crewmembers with preflight preparations and post flight discrepancies.Removes, transport, inspects, repairs and reinstalls ejection seats and escape system components.Inspects, repairs, and maintains various survival equipment such as flight protective clothing and equipment, oxygen bottles and regulators, flares, lift raft packages, and inflationary devices in life vests.Ensures survival equipment complies with Flight Safety, Company, and customer standards.May be called on to familiarize Company and customer flight crewmembers with all escape and survival techniques such as ejection seat systems, water/land survival, and personal equipment and its operations.Basic Qualifications:Aircraft Mechanic 3: High School diploma or GED and 4 years of  Aircrew Flight Equipment and/or Life Support or other relevant experience.Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year.Hands-on maintenance...