Northrop Grumman | BD-700 Pilot

SCA Aircraft Inspector - A&P Certified

Northrop Grumman is seeking a skilled SCA Aircraft Inspector - A&P Certified to join the Defense Systems Sector at Robins AFB, GA. This position supports the maintenance generation of the USAF E-11A (Bombardier BD-700 commercial derivative aircraft) fleet. The successful candidate will monitor mission assurance programs, perform quality control duties, and manage technical compliance documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure aircraft maintenance, planning, execution, and launch/recovery operations adhere to contract guidelines and company policies.
• Perform final inspections on completed work prior to Return to Service (RTS).
• Ensure compliance with FAA and Government Ground Operating Procedures.
• Interpret inspection criteria and determine requirements for post-maintenance and functional check flights.
• Conduct Weight & Balance (W&B) procedures and maintain all associated documentation.
• Manage logbooks, CAMP, Corridor entries, and quality records.
• Develop and implement procedures for preliminary, hidden damage, and final maintenance inspections.
• Verify the airworthiness of incoming materials through quality checks.

Basic Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of military or commercial large aircraft maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of Quality Control Aircraft Inspection experience.
• Working knowledge of FAA airworthiness requirements.
• Current DoD Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport and a corporate travel card.
• Ability to work any shift and meet deployment medical requirements for worldwide travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a current U.S. Passport.
• Direct experience with Bombardier BD-700 (Global XRS, Global 6000, or USAF E-11A).
• Experience with Rolls-Royce BR-710 engines.
• 3+ years of Quality Control Inspector experience.
• Experience with AS9100 / 9110 certification standards.
• 6+ years of experience with transport category or special mission aircraft.
• Prior experience with DoD Maintenance programs.

Position Details

• Location: Robins AFB, GA (On-site).
• Travel: Required (up to 50% of the time, including international).
• Relocation: Assistance may be available.
• Salary Range: $34.22 - $34.50 per hour.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.