Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 2

Lockheed Martin; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic for the F-35 program in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aircraft maintenance, including an FAA license and experience with military aircraft. This position requires regular lifting and the ability to work multiple shifts, supporting critical missions in aviation.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Must have FAA mechanic license or 12 months of aeronautic maintenance experience.
• 1-2 years experience in aircraft maintenance preferred.
• Experience in fighter aircraft crew escape systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing Maintenance, Repairs, Launch, and Recovery activities.
• Maintain and update aircraft records and ensure aircraft safety.
• Perform inspections and servicing in line with Joint Technical Data (JTD).

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Safety knowledge

Tool control

Education

FAA aircraft and power plant mechanic license

Skill Bridge completion

Tools

Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS)

Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA)

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Basic Qualifications

An FAA aircraft and power plant mechanic license or completed Skill Bridge for transitioning Service members or the candidate must have 12 months of aeronautic maintenance experience.

Basic Qualifications

An FAA aircraft and power plant mechanic license or completed Skill Bridge for transitioning Service members or the candidate must have 12 months of aeronautic maintenance experience.

Job Code/Title

T3742:Aircraft Mechanic 2

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing:

Assist in performing Maintenance, Repairs, Launch, and Recovery activities. Assist to ensure aircraft are in good mechanical condition and safe for flight. Assist in maintenance, inspections, and servicing in accordance with applicable Joint Technical Data (JTD). Assist in Field-Level Modifications, Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance activities. Maintain and update aircraft records and status. Keep aircraft crew chief and associate maintenance manager updated with aircraft status. Knowledgeable of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object damage (FOD), Supply, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), Training Management System (TMS), Quality, and Security programs. Performs other duties as directed by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager and Aircraft Supervisor.

Physical Requirements

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

• Considered candidates must be capable of working first (1st), second (2nd), or third (3rd) shift(s) dependent on customer needs.
• Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
• Must have able to obtain an Interim Secret Clearance.
  
  

What’s In It For You

We offer flexible work schedules to 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.

Desired Skills

1-2 years aircraft maintenance experience.

Experience and knowledge of Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) or Integrated maintenance Information System (IMIS) experience.

Experience in Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA) activities such as aircraft forms documentation and supply chain management activities.

Experience in aircraft structure repairs and low observable system maintenance requirements.

Experience in fighter aircraft crew escape systems (i.e. canopy and ejection seat).

Experience in fighter weapons loading

A current US Passport

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Select the Telework classification for this position

Employee will work on-site full-time

Ability to Telecommute

No telecommuting

Shift

Multiple shifts available

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Work Schedule

Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Security Clearance

Secret

LMCareers Business Unit

Aeronautics Company

Program

JSF

Department

3OV100:AFS SUST - FO

Job Class

Logistics

Job Category

Hourly/Non-Exempt

City, State

Luke AFB-AZ

City

Luke AFB

Zip

85309

Virtual

no

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Possible

Req Type

Full-Time

Direct/Indirect

Direct

• Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
  
  

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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