Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 3

Lockheed Martin; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology innovation company where you will play a crucial role in maintaining advanced aircraft systems. This dynamic position involves hands-on maintenance of F-35 aircraft, ensuring they are ready for flight and meeting stringent safety standards. You will engage in a variety of tasks, from performing inspections to providing training to new team members. The company fosters a culture of empowerment, encouraging you to think big and lead with a growth mindset. With flexible work schedules and a commitment to employee development, this is an opportunity to contribute to missions that matter while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time off benefits

Relocation/Housing Stipend

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in aircraft maintenance required.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a secret clearance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

5th Generation Fighter Experience

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

Task trainer experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in aircraft maintenance

Job description

Three years’ experience as a USAF aircraft maintenance or USN or USMC aircraft fighter aircraft maintenance or US Army Aviation helicopter maintenance technician.

Job Code/Title: T3743: Aircraft Mechanic 3

Job Description:

What You Will Be Doing:
Applicant will perform Launch and Recovery activities and perform maintenance on 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.

Applicant will be required to obtain special certifications (example: confined space, borescope, etc.) as locally required.

A successful candidate will be required to perform Field-Level Modifications, and Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance actions.

The candidate will also provide On-The-Job Training (OJT) as required to newly hired Interim Contract Support (ICS) team members, USAF maintainers and International country organic maintainers as required.

Candidate will maintain and update aircraft records and status in strict compliance with applicable directives and keep the aircraft production staff updated with that aircraft status.

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. Individual 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.

Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

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 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:
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.

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.

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.

Security Clearance Information:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Security Clearance: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years.

LMCareers Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Program: JSF

Department: 3OV100:AFS SUST - FO

Job Class: Hourly/Non-Exempt

City, State: Luke AFB-AZ

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available: Possible

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.