Aircraft Mechanic III (E-6B/707 Program) – Northrop Grumman Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana Shift: Monday–Thursday (6:00 AM–4:00 PM or 4:00 PM–2:42 AM) Job Description Performed depot-level maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and overhaul of Boeing 707/E-6B aircraft in support of military operations. Conducted scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft systems while ensuring compliance with FAA, OEM, military technical manuals, and company quality standards. Key Responsibilities Performed troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and functional testing of aircraft mechanical and structural components. Conducted inspections including 100-hour, phase, periodic, and calendar-based maintenance to ensure aircraft airworthiness. Maintained and repaired aircraft systems including flight controls, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, engine, landing gear, and mechanical systems. Diagnosed and corrected aircraft discrepancies using maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical publications. Installed, repaired, modified, and routed aircraft wiring, wire bundles, connectors, and electrical components using approved procedures. Performed sheet metal fabrication, structural repairs, corrosion control, and aircraft modifications. Utilized precision measuring instruments and specialty tools including torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators, cable tensiometers, crimpers, multimeters, and test equipment. Removed, installed, rigged, and operationally tested aircraft components to verify proper functionality. Assisted with engine inspections, servicing, and troubleshooting to identify leaks, wear, corrosion, cracks, and foreign object damage. Performed pre-flight, through-flight, post-flight, and launch/recovery inspections. Recorded maintenance actions, inspections, discrepancies, and corrective actions in aircraft maintenance logs and documentation systems. Interpreted engineering change orders (ECOs), service bulletins, technical directives, and manufacturer specifications to complete maintenance tasks. Ensured compliance with OSHA, safety regulations, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention, tool control, and quality assurance requirements. Supported structural and mechanical engineers by providing technical expertise during aircraft modification and maintenance activities. Mentored junior mechanics and provided technical guidance to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to maintenance procedures. Worked collaboratively with cross-functional maintenance teams to meet production schedules and mission readiness objectives. Core Skills Aircraft Maintenance & Repair Boeing 707 / E-6B Aircraft Airframe & Powerplant Systems Structural & Sheet Metal Repair Flight Control Systems Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fuel Systems Engine Maintenance & Troubleshooting Aircraft Inspections Technical Manual Interpretation Electrical Wiring & Harness Installation Precision Measuring Tools Aircraft Modification Programs Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Quality Assurance & Safety Compliance Aircraft Maintenance Documentation This version is ATS-friendly and suitable for inclusion in a professional resume for an Aircraft Mechanic III
Pay: $45.00 - $47.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
