E-6B IMMC SCA Aircraft Mechanic ; Avionics

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 aircraft mechanics to support a maintenance program with Northrop Grumman in Lake Charles, LA. The Navy E-6 is an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707 platform. The aircraft are utilized primarily for long-range patrols along the entire U.S. border, and in source and transit zone countries. This platform, now modified to the E-6B standard, conveys instructions from the National Command Authority to fleet ballistic missile submarines, a mission known as TACAMO ("Take Charge And Move Out").

These positions are Service Contract Act positions.

These positions are contingent upon funding.

This position will be hired for any shift.

• Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft electrical wiring and components of moderate difficulty.
• Maintain and repair aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions, and apply required expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation. Use comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturers' manuals.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft electrical wiring, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, ventilation and heating systems.
• Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft functional components including rigging, surface controls, plumbing and hydraulic units using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
• Read and interpret manufacturers' and airlines' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Perform 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections; examine reciprocating engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks; listen to operating engine to detect and diagnose malfunctions such as sticking or burnt valves; inspect jet engines and components for cracks, corrosion, foreign object damage, burned areas, distortions, security, warping, wear, and missing segments.
• Inspect jet engine turbine blades to detect cracks, distortion, corrosion, burn-out, security, or breaks; test engine operation using testing equipment such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, distributor timer, ammeter, and jet calibration tester to locate source of malfunction.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of aircraft electrical wiring and component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
• Have broad knowledge of aircraft modifications and repair.
• Have broad knowledge of electrical theory.
• Have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as electrical and avionic test equipment and tooling.
• Replace or repair worn or damaged components such as carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, engine-mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Remove engines from aircraft using hoist or forklift truck, disassemble and inspect parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, repair or replace defective engine parts, and reassemble and install engine in aircraft.
• Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.
• Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
• Perform miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
• Use a variety of manual hand tools such as crimpers, strippers, wire cutters, heat shrink gun, etc.
• Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, written instructions, etc.
• Assemble, modify, and install wire bundles, conductors…