Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 3

Lockheed Martin; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Aircraft Mechanic to join their team. This role involves maintaining and inspecting F-35 aircraft systems, ensuring they are flight-ready and safe. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing various maintenance tasks, obtaining necessary certifications, and providing training to new team members. The company offers flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package, fostering a culture that empowers employees to innovate and excel. If you are passionate about aviation and ready to take on exciting challenges, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time off benefits

Qualifications

• Must have three years of experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Ability to obtain and keep a secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and inspections on F-35 aircraft systems.
• Provide On-The-Job Training to new team members.

Skills

USAF aircraft maintenance

5th Generation Fighter Experience

Ejection seat tear-down/build up

Fuel systems experience

Low Observable (LO) repair

Weapons loading experience

Fiber Optic repair

Avionics troubleshooting

Task trainer experience

Education

Three years’ experience in aircraft maintenance

Job description

What You Will Be Doing:
We are in search of a skilled Aircraft Mechanic to join our CLS team. You will perform Launch and Recovery activities and maintain all systems (“nose-to-tail”) of the F-35 aircraft to ensure they are in good mechanical condition and safe for flight. The selected individual will perform all maintenance, inspections, and servicing requirements on all aircraft systems in accordance with applicable directives. Additional requirements and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Required to obtain special certifications (example: confined space, borescope, etc.) as locally required.
2. Required to perform Field-Level Modifications and Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance actions.
3. Provide On-The-Job Training (OJT) as required to newly hired Interim Contract Support (ICS) team members, USAF maintainers, and International country organic maintainers.
4. Maintain and update aircraft records and status in strict compliance with applicable directives and keep the aircraft production staff updated with that aircraft status.
5. Must be able to obtain and keep a flightline driver’s competency card. The individual will also perform all other duties as directed by the production staff and leadership team and must be able to work first, second, and third shift on short notice.
6. Must be able to depart on temporary duty assignments—also on short notice. The individual will practice good housekeeping and follow safety procedures and ensure both programs are enforced.
7. Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
8. Must be able to obtain and keep a secret clearance and must have at least an interim secret clearance to start.

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.

Basic Qualifications:
- Three years’ experience as a USAF aircraft maintenance, or USN/USMC aircraft fighter maintenance, or US Army Aviation helicopter maintenance technician.

Desired Skills:

• 5th Generation Fighter Experience.
• Experience with the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS).
• Ejection seat tear-down/build up experience.
• Fuel systems experience.
• Low Observable (LO) repair and maintenance experience.
• Weapons loading experience.
• Fiber Optic repair and maintenance experience.
• Avionics troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Experience performing in a role of task trainer.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know:

Expression of Interest: 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.

Work Schedules: 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.

Schedule for this Position: Non-standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader.

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.

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.

Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Assembly/Laborers
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available