Aircraft Mechanic (Beale AFB, CA), U-2 - Level 4

Lockheed Martin; Beale Township (PA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a U-2 Aircraft Maintenance Technician for the Depot Level Maintenance Team at Beale AFB, CA. You will perform heavy airframe and powerplant maintenance as a Crew Chief, delivering precise work on U-2 aircraft and related subsystems.

The role requires the ability to interpret engineering drawings, follow technical orders, and work within structured maintenance data systems. U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years U-2 crew Chief/Aircraft Mechanic experience or 8 years on fighter/large aircraft crews.
• Craftsman level (7-Level USAF) in similar position or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years U-2 Aircraft Maintenance experience including Phase or Depot PDM/MOD flightline.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy Depot Level maintenance, repair, and modification of airframe and major subsystems.
• Remove, replace, and install aircraft components, surfaces, and sub-systems; inspect, overhaul, service aircraft and related elements.
• Complete jobs in maintenance data collection systems and adhere to technical orders, fault isolation manuals, and procedures.
• Communicate effectively and operate within security and health/safety requirements.

Skills

U-2 maintenance

Depot maintenance

Troubleshooting

Engineering drawings

Education

7-Level USAF

Job description

What You Will Be Doing

You will be the U-2 Aircraft Maintenance Technician for the Depot Level Maintenance Team, responsible for delivering precise Aircraft Maintenance Airframe and power plant experience (Crew Chief) for U-2 Aircraft stationed at Beale AFB, California.

Additional requirements and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Heavy Depot Level Maintenance, Repair and modification of the aircraft structure and major subassembly's. Remove replace and install of aircraft components parts surfaces and other sub systems. Inspect overhaul and service aircraft and associated components. Wiliness to be trained to/or have the ability to operate and repair electrical and structural components.
• The candidate will be able to complete jobs in maintenance data collection systems, adhere to all technical orders, fault isolation manuals, ground operating procedures and local operational instructions.

What's In It For You

We offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secretclearance to start. Candidate must have strong communications and interpersonal skills. Must read, write and speak English fluently.

Physical Requirements

This position may include certain required health screenings and immunizations. Position may also require extended work hours. Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist. Confined Space Entry.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of U-2 crew Chief/Aircraft Mechanic or 8 years of fighter (F-15, F-16, A-10, etc) or C-130/large aircraft Crew Chief experience
• Must have a craftsman level (7-Level USAF) in a like position, system or equivalent i.e.… Navy, Army or A&P experience
• 5 or more years U-2 Aircraft Maintenance Experience To include Phase or Depot PDM and or MOD team flightline

Desired Skills

• U-2 Aircraft experience highly desired.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes
• Ability to identify aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown or engineering documentation, technical orders and blueprints
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Knowledge and ability to perform multiple skill requirements
• Willing to be trained and/or certified in special skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $37.55 - $69.71

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.