Aircraft Shift Lead (Saudi Arabia)

Requisition ID: R10055853

• Category: Engineering


• Location: APO AE, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia


• Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship


• Clearance Type: Secret


• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position


• Shift: Shift X (United States of America)


• Travel Required: Yes, ‎100% of the Time


• Positions Available: ‎1

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 Defense Systems is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Shift Lead
at our Saudi Arabia location. The candidate will be responsible for the
following:
* 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.
* Responsible for the management and execution of all maintenance on assigned USAF E-11A aircraft.
* Execute line-maintenance/flight operations support for multiple USAF E-11A overseas deployed aircraft including all electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, fault isolation and repair, parts replacement, line repairable unit (LRU) replacement, calibration tasks, testing, engine repairs and/or replacements and proper documentation in aircraft forms (Air Force Form ‎781 series).
* Conduct maintenance of aircraft in line with USAF ground maintenance procedures and in compliance with associated Airworthiness approvals.
* Conduct Tier ‎2 maintenance (in depth maintenance, repairs, etc.) and Tier ‎3 maintenance (modifications and depot level or major maintenance) at operational OCONUS site(s).
* Conduct progressive maintenance and inspections on aircraft at remote OCONUS locations to minimize aircraft downtime for longer term maintenance requirements.
* Service aircraft, perform end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections.
* Advise on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and related aerospace equipment.
* Use technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems.
* Interpret and advise on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment.
* Troubleshoot and maintain aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment.
* Remove and install aircraft components conducting functional tests of repaired components and systems.
* Adjust, align and rig aircraft systems.
* Supervise and perform aircraft jacking, lifting and towing operations.
* Inspect aircraft structures, systems, components and related systems.
* Supervise and perform aircraft and component inspections.
* Interpret inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions.
* Inspect and check components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation and operation.
* Inspect and operate powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment.
* Inspect and identify aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair.
* Review maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems and historical reports to ensure complete documentation.
* Inventory and maintain aircraft equipment.
* Accomplish maintenance and troubleshooting of ground support equipment.
* Assist other aircraft leads and functional team members with any associated aircraft maintenance actions and other duties as assigned by the Site Maintenance Manager as necessary to ensure mission success.
Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree with ‎5 years' experience OR High School diploma with ‎9 years' experience.
* Current Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
* Current US Passport.
* Must have ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance.
* Ability to obtain a Citibank corporate MasterCard credit card.
* Ability to pass a pre-deployment physical and then once hired, a yearly physical.
* Applicants must meet medical requirements for worldwide travel, which include a physical.
Preferred Qualifications:
* ‎10 or more years BD-‎700 Global Express or USAF E-11A aircraft experience.
* Current DoD SECRET Clearance with at least one year from expiring.
* Business or Regional Jet experience a plus (CRJ, G-‎5, G-‎4, Challenger, Falcon, etc.).
* ‎5+ years Aircraft Maintenance operations experience in business and/or airline aircraft industry.
* ‎2 years' experience as deployed E-11A mechanic.
* Special Mission aircraft experience.
* DoD/civilian maintenance program experience.
* Corridor and CAMP Aviation Maintenance Program software experience.
* Civilian/military Customer Response Center/Cell experience.
* Previous experience in FAR Part ‎135/‎145 or MRO environment preferred.
* Proficient in computer operations and Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access).

Salary Range: $‎76,200 USD - $‎114,400 USD

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top
priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their
COVID-‎19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the
future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious
accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on
the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order
‎14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.
U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.