Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 3

Lockheed Martin; Montana; On-site; USD 39,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 3, for the Fallon, Nevada site to deliver nose-to-tail maintenance on the F-35 fleet and support mission readiness.

You will perform maintenance across all systems, manage records in ALIS/CMMS, and train interim contract staff while adhering to safety. Eligible for a final Secret clearance and must be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

• Two years of aviation maintenance experience in USAF/USN/USMC or Army aviation.
• Full A&P license or equivalent rating with relevant maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of Safety, Tool Control, FOD, HAZMAT, Quality and Security programs.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Final Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive F-35 maintenance, inspections, and servicing per directives.
• Execute field-level modifications and TCTD actions.
• Provide on-the-job training to interim contract support and maintainers.
• Maintain aircraft records in ALIS/CMMS and update production staff.
• Adhere to safety procedures and work shifts as required.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Safety & hazard awareness

Documentation

On-the-job training

ALIS familiarity

Education

General & Airframe or Powerplant rating

A&P license

Tools

ALIS/CMMS

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Aircraft Mechanic, for the Aircraft Maintenance Team which is responsible for comprehensive care of the F‑35 fleet, from launch and recovery to full‑spectrum maintenance. This position is located at our Fallon, Nevada site.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Aircraft Mechanic, F‑35 - Level 3 you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality, nose‑to‑tail maintenance on F‑35 aircraft while supporting mission readiness.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Perform comprehensive F‑35 maintenance, inspections, and servicing across all aircraft systems in accordance with directives.
• Execute field‑level modifications and Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) actions.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to interim contract support, military maintainers, and international organic maintainers.
• Maintain accurate aircraft records in ALIS/CMMS and keep production staff updated on aircraft status.
• Adhere to safety procedures, practice good housekeeping, and work first, second, or third shift as required.
• Must have reliable transportation

What’s In It For You

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package that invests in your future and security.

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 interimclearance to start and have the ability to obtain a Final Secret Clearance.

Physical Requirements

This position may include certain military 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:

• Two years' recent (within one year) aviation experience as 5 or 7-skill level USAF AFSC, CDI/CDQAR USN NEC, CDI/CDQAR USMC or US Army Aviation attack helicopter maintenance technician.
• Or General & Airframe or a General & Powerplant rating with any previous aviation maintenance experience.
• Or Full A&P license with no aviation maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object damage (FOD), Supply, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), Quality, and Security program

Desired Skills

• 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) experience
• Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA)/Maintenance Vehicle
• Interface (MVI) experience
• Anomaly Fault Resolution System (AFRS) experience
• Fuel systems experience.
• Low Observable (LO) repair and maintenance experience.
• Fiber Optic repair and maintenance experience.
• Avionics troubleshooting and repair experience
• Experience performing in a role of task trainer.
• Aircraft Armament, explosives handling, and weapons loading experience.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $27.79 - $51.63

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.