SCA Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

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.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking an SCA Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 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:

• Performs scheduled maintenance and in-depth repair as required on aircraft ground support equipment.
• Reviews maintenance records of periodic maintenance to ensure equipment is fully operational in support of daily equipment requirements.
• Uses an assortment of basic hand tools in addition to precision measuring devices.
• Works from complex written instructions such as formal test specifications, blueprints, drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• May instruct lower-level mechanics in technical aspects of Ground Support equipment work.
• Exercises appropriate safety measures.
• Provides on-the-job training to customer personnel per customers’ needs.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED with minimum 4 years of related experience in civilian or military aviation support equipment
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time
• Must be willing to travel for training to various locations for initial training which will take 12 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 transfer 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 an Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic

#ICS #ASMT #MPR #Blue

Primary Level Salary Range: $43.37 - $43.37

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.