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Northrop Grumman · Onsite · United States-Missouri-Whiteman AFB
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Are you ready to put your experience to work? If so, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Aircraft Structures Mechanic 1. The selected candidate will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals, and will be supporting the B-2 modification team at Whiteman AFB, Mo. The selected candidate will be trained to perform a variety of operations such as locating parts, drilling various types of metals, installing brackets and structural components. Your skills will be enhanced with specific aircraft structures coursework, on the job training, and certifications to perform work on the B-2 Bomber. This is an entry level position and requires a security clearance, so an active clearance is preferred, but a clearance request will be submitted for the selected candidate if necessary. The nature of this position requires individuals to be comfortable working in a classified environment; cell phones and personal electronic devices are prohibited within these areas.

 

Job Description:


Your duties and responsibilities include (but not limited to):


Basic Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance (U. S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).  Secret clearance is required prior to starting.
  • Must be able to obtain required Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet business needs.
  • Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working overhead
  • Must be able to access small confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment
  • The ability to pass Special Medical/Respiratory Exam
  • Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, weekends, and occasional holidays to support modification team work

The selected candidate must be willing to work various shifts depending on business needs, including, but not limited to: 1st shift 0630 – 1500, 2nd shift 1430 – 2300 and overtime when required.


Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

  • Active DOD Secret Clearance with an investigation date/periodic review within the last 6 years

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Primary Level Salary Range: $35,500.00 - $59,100.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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How this Mechanic salary compares

This role pays $47,300/yr — below the typical range for Mechanic roles.

$49,400 median $69,650 $72,650

Typical range $55,288–$72,650/yr, from 6 comparable Mechanic listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Mechanic salary insights →

About Northrop Grumman

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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