Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 3

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Fort Smith, AR, is seeking an experienced F-35 Aircraft Mechanic to join the Aircraft Maintenance Team. You will perform nose-to-tail maintenance, launch and recovery support, and on-the-job training to keep the F-35 fleet mission ready and safe.

The role requires hands-on aircraft maintenance experience, the ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance, and travel when needed.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum of 2 years hands-on working experience USAF, Navy, United States Marine Corps, or equivalent Aircraft maintenance or A&P certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct launch and recovery operations and full-spectrum maintenance to keep the F-35 fleet operationally ready.
• Perform inspections, servicing, and repairs of aircraft systems in strict compliance with directives.
• Execute field-level modifications and manage Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance requirements.
• Provide on-the-job training to new team members, contractors, and international partners.
• Maintain accurate aircraft records in ALIS and communicate status to the production team.
• Uphold stringent housekeeping and safety standards, contributing to a safe and efficient working environment.

Skills

Hands-on aircraft maintenance

US security clearance

Airworthiness knowledge

Ability to travel

Tools

ALIS

Joint Technical Data (JTD)

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the F-35 Aircraft Mechanic for the Aircraft Maintenance Team which is responsible for keeping the F‑35 fleet flight‑ready and safe. This position is located in Fort Smith, AR.

You will be the F-35 Aircraft Mechanic for the Aircraft Maintenance Team which is responsible for keeping the F‑35 fleet flight‑ready and safe. This position is located in Fort Smith, AR.

What You Will Be Doing

As the F-35 Aircraft Mechanic you will be responsible for delivering nose‑to‑tail maintenance, launch and recovery support, and technical training to ensure the aircraft are always mission capable.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Conduct launch and recovery operations and full‑spectrum maintenance to keep the F‑35 fleet operationally ready.
• Perform inspections, servicing, and repairs of aircraft systems in strict compliance with directives.
• Execute field‑level modifications and manage Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance requirements.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to new team members, contractors, and international partners.
• Maintain accurate aircraft records in ALIS and communicate status to the production team.
• Uphold stringent housekeeping and safety standards, contributing to a safe and efficient working environment.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. 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.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative, detail‑oriented professional with extensive hands‑on experience maintaining advanced tactical aircraft. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, readily adapt to shifting schedules, and are committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This role offers a direct impact on mission readiness and provides a platform to grow your technical expertise on one of the world’s most sophisticated aircraft.

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 interim clearance to start with the ability to obtain a Final Secret clearance. The position will require working first (1st), second (2nd), or third (3rd) shift(s). Position may also require extended work hours. Candidate must be able to acquire and keep a flight line driver’s competency card.

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

The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

• Requires minimum of 2 years hands‑on working experience USAF, Navy, United States Marine Corps, or equivalent Aircraft maintenance or A&P certification.
• Knowledge of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object damage (FOD), Supply, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), Quality, and Security programs
• Must be able to obtain and keep a secret clearance and must have at least an interim secret clearance to start.
• Ability to travel, to include short notice and overseas.

Desired Skills

The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates:

• F-35 or 5th Generation Fighter Experience.

Experience with the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS).

• Ejection seat tear-down/build up experience.
• Joint Technical Data navigation (JTD)

Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA)/Maintenance Vehicle Interface (MVI)

• Anomaly Fault Resolution System (AFRS)
• Fuel systems experience.
• Low Observable (LO) repair and maintenance experience.
• Fiber Optic repair and maintenance experience.
• Avionics troubleshooting and repair experience
• Ordnance experience
• Experience performing in a role of task trainer
• Valid US Passport

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $25.00 - $46.44

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well‑being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.