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Deployable Aircraft Low Observable Mechanic 1
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
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| Location | Edwards AFB, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $45800 – $76400 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
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Requirements
- Must have a High School diploma or equivalent and some military / professional education in the Aviation and Aerospace industry.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport
- Must be willing and accept customer furnished quarters for a period up to 180 days away from primary work location
- Must meet medical requirements for worldwide travel
- 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.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program access (SAP) clearance within 365 days from the commencement of employment.
- Must have completed the Low Observable College of the Canyons Pathway program prior to the commencement of employment.
Responsibilities
- Prepares composite or metallic surfaces for coating applications by performing various operations such as sanding, stripping, applying vacuum, performing porosity testing, masking and other preparation tasks.
- Mixes and applies sealants, gap fillers and any other required processes prior to painting which may require the use of heating devices.
- Mix and apply paints and other coatings at the proper spraying consistency.
- Apply additional surface details to manufacturer specifications.
- Performs or coordinates component-level testing for specification compliance after applications have been completed.
- May perform similar duties in aircraft build, modification or maintenance role.
- Aircraft maintenance tasks include performing minor structural repairs and modifications, troubleshoots, repairs, and services aircraft and engine systems, and performs maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Aviation and Aerospace Industry Operational experience is preferred over manufacturing or production, but all candidates will be considered
