Aircraft Systems Technician 3

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In this position, you will assist our Manufacturing Operations Organization in our Aeronautics Systems sector as an Aircraft Systems Technician *3 *supporting our *Iuka, MS *site. This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail, top focus on quality and excellent people skills.
Essential Functions:

• 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 FAA required records, manuals and inspection forms.

• Read and interpret blueprints

• Assemble and install hydraulic systems

• Daily usage of manufacturing shop controls and systems

• Use of appropriate PPE when working on the shop floor

• Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness
  *Basic Qualifications: *

• High School diploma or GED with 4-years of experience with hydraulic parts, assemblies, components, or systems in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment

• Ability to work flexible, changing shifts, including weekends

• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, twisting, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds and working with arms overhead

• DoD Secret Security Clearance and special program access required to start, but not required to apply

• The ability to utilize a computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating system, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on the job software.
  *Preferred Qualifications: *

• Active DoD Secret level security clearance

• A&P License

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical specifications and operating procedures

• May be required at some point in time to pass fit program and respirator test
  *Salary Range: *$47,300 - $78,800
  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.
  Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.