Aircraft Mechanic 3 (Avionics) - Northrop Grumman
- Aircraft Mechanic III (Avionics) |
- 1st Shift | Mon-Thu | 6:00 AM-4:00 PM
- 2nd Shift | Mon-Thu | 4:00 PM-2:42 AM
Job ID: 1509 &1508
Location:
- Lake Charles, Louisiana (Onsite)
- 4400 Sen J Bennett Johnston Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70615
Duration:
- June 27, 2026 - December 25, 2026 (Contract)
Openings:
Schedule:
- Full-time (40 hours/week)
- Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Monday-Thursday, 4:00 PM - 2:42 AM
Pay:
- Bill Rate: Up to $103.01/hr
- Target Bill Rate Range: $61.28-$69.49/hr (per job description)
Required Experience
- 10+ years of aircraft avionics/aircraft maintenance experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- U.S. Citizenship required
- No clearance required to start
Preferred Qualifications
- FAA A&P License
- Boeing 707 / Navy E-6B aircraft experience
- Ability to obtain/maintain Secret DoD clearance
Key Responsibilities
Aircraft avionics troubleshooting and repair
Electrical wiring installation and repair
Aircraft structural/sheet metal modifications
Read and interpret:
Wiring diagrams
Schematics
Blueprints
Technical manuals
Aircraft inspections and maintenance
Engine, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, and flight control maintenance
Aircraft logbook documentation
Mentor junior technicians
Required Skills
- Avionics troubleshooting
- Aircraft electrical systems
- Wiring harness fabrication and installation
- Aircraft maintenance
- Sheet metal/structural repair
- Aircraft inspections
- Use of aircraft test equipment and precision measuring tools
- Blueprint and schematic interpretation
Physical Requirements
- Wear respirator/PPE
- Work at heights and in confined spaces
- Ability to work in industrial aircraft maintenance environments
Additional Information
- Service Contract Act (SCA) position
- Government contract supporting the U.S. Navy E-6B TACAMO program
- Per diem available only for candidates living more than 50 miles from the worksite, paid according to GSA rates.
Ideal Candidate
An experienced Aircraft Avionics Mechanic with 10+ years of military or commercial aircraft maintenance experience, preferably on Boeing 707 or E-6B aircraft. Candidates with an FAA A&P license, strong avionics/electrical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to support depot-level maintenance are highly preferred. U.S. citizenship is mandatory, and candidates should be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance if required later.