Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 4

Lockheed Martin; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor seeks an Aircraft Mechanic specializing in F-35 maintenance. The role involves extensive travel and hands-on work to ensure aircraft readiness. Candidates must have relevant experience and be US citizens. Join a company that values innovation and offers flexible work schedules.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years of hands-on F-35 maintenance experience required.
• 4 years of experience on Fighter Attack Aircraft or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Travel over 50% to support global maintenance events.
• Maintain aircraft to an airworthy condition.

Skills

F-35 Maintenance

Decision Making

Safety Knowledge

Education

FAA Aircraft and Power Plant Mechanic License

Tools

Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS)

Anomaly Fault Resolution System

Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA)

Job description

Description:

What You Will Be Doing:

We are currently seeking a dedicated Aircraft Mechanic to join our dynamic team, focusing on the F-35 aircraft. This position will serve as a subject-matter expert on all facets of maintenance operations on the F-35 airframe as part of a Quick-Response Team designed to support pop-up tasking/operations anywhere in the world. Additional job requirements include but are not limited to:

1. Frequent travel (over 50% travel), often on very short notice, to support maintenance events globally. The role involves helping our F-35 customers/partners quickly and efficiently return aircraft to an airworthy condition and increase aircraft availability.
2. The incumbent must be a self-starter, capable of making timely decisions, and willing to learn all aspects of the nose-to-tail maintenance of the F-35 aircraft. When not traveling, the position will be part of the larger Interim Contractor Support (ICS) infrastructure at an existing F-35 site.
3. Candidate must be able to acquire and maintain a flight line driver's competency card.
4. Physical Requirements: Regularly lift up to 50 pounds, perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist.
5. Must be a US Citizen. The position requires access to a facility with special access and an Interim clearance prior to start, with maintained Interim/Secret clearance throughout employment.

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 benefits here. Join a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and turn the impossible into reality. We provide resources and flexibility to inspire and focus—if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have 2 years of hands-on F-35 maintenance experience, including working knowledge of Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS), Anomaly Fault Resolution System, Customer Relationship Management, Joint Technical Data Navigation, Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA)/Maintenance Vehicle Interface (MVI), Configuration Management, and forms documentation and supply chain activities.
• Minimum of 4 years hands-on experience in 5 or 7-skill level USAF AFSC, CDI/CDQAR Navy NEC, or CDI/CDQAR US Marine Corps, or equivalent on Fighter Attack Aircraft.
• Knowledge of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Supply, HAZMAT, Quality, and Security programs.
• Willingness to accommodate a heavy travel schedule with short notice (more than 50% travel).

Desired Skills:

• FAA aircraft and Power Plant Mechanic license (desirable).
• Proficiency with LM’s F-35 Nose-to-Tail maintenance concept.
• Low Observable/Structures Maintenance Experience.
• Avionics Systems Maintenance Experience.
• Weapons/Egress Systems Maintenance Experience.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; US Citizenship is mandatory.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information:

• Expression of Interest: Applying indicates interest and may lead to consideration for other opportunities with similar skills and requirements.
• Work Location: Onsite at a Lockheed Martin facility.
• Work Schedule: Supports various flexible schedules, including condensed workweeks, beyond standard 40 hours.
• Schedule: Non-standard 40-hour work week as assigned.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. The application window closes in 90 days; early applications are encouraged.