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About this SCA Aircraft Mechanic 2/3 role at Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman · Onsite · United States-South Dakota-Ellsworth AFB
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking an SCA Aircraft Mechanic 2 or SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3 to join our team of qualified individuals within our Flight Operations organization. This position will be located at Ellsworth AFB, SD. 

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding.  Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoots, repairs and services aircraft and engine systems.
  • Conducts diagnosis of malfunctions.
  • Performs maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations.
  • Maintains Customer required records, manuals and inspection forms.
  • Provides on-the-job training to customer personnel per customer needs.

Basic Qualifications for SCA Aircraft Mechanic 2:

  • High School Diploma/GED with minimum 4 years of experience in civilian or military aviation maintenance
  • Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time
  • Must be willing to travel for training to various locations for initial training which will take 24 weeks minimum prior to relocating to the permanent location
  • Must be able and willing to work on an aircraft flightline year-round, across all three shifts and weekend duty.
  • Your ability to obtain and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Basic Qualifications for SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3:

  • High School Diploma/GED with minimum 6 years of experience in civilian or military aviation maintenance
  • Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time
  • Must be willing to travel for training to various locations for initial training which will take 24 weeks minimum prior to relocating to the permanent location
  • Must be able and willing to work on an aircraft flightline year-round, across all three shifts and weekend duty.
  • Your ability to obtain and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Preferred Qualifications

  • USAF or equivalent experience as one of the following:
    • Airframe & Powerplant General
    • Hydraulics Mechanic
    • Flightline Jet Engine Mechanic
    • Fuels Systems Mechanic
    • Egress Systems Mechanic
    • Back shop Armament Systems Mechanic
    • Low Observables Maintenance

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Primary Level Salary Range: $45.93 - $45.93

Secondary Level Salary Range: $47.73 - $47.73

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 $95,534/yrabove the typical range for Mechanic roles.

$49,920 median $67,844 $92,066

Typical range $57,200–$80,080/yr, from 3,460 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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