Aircraft Mechanic III - Crew Chief

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace and defense seeks an Aircraft Mechanic III to provide formal instruction on aircraft operations and maintenance. This role requires military experience with F-16s and strong communication skills. Join a team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the industry, with opportunities for professional development and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must have military experience clearing aircraft for flight.
• 4 years current experience on F-16s.
• All instructors must be U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal instruction on aircraft launch and recovery.
• Teach students to maintain aircraft structures and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and inspect F-16 hydraulic power and landing gear systems.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

English

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Basic Qualifications

The instructor shall possess, at a minimum, the
equivalent of a USAF skill level of seven (7) with
military experience clearing aircraft for flight, equipment discrepancies, and 4 years current
experience in their respective disciplines on F-
16s. Must have strong communication and
interpersonal skills and be able to read, write,
and speak English fluently. Experience with
Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint) is mandatory. All instructors shall be
U.S. citizens. All personnel must have a secret
clearance or the ability to obtain one prior to employment. All necessary
instructor, technical, and skills certifications must
be obtained prior to employment.

Job Code/Title

W23023: Aircraft Mechanic III

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin, we're revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world-class team of professionals. Our mission-driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world.

Provide formal instruction and assistance with aircraft launch and recovery, jacking, lifting, towing; and end-of-runway, post-flight, preflight, and thru-flight inspections. Teach students how to perform inventories and maintain aircraft structures and equipment, as well as maintaining aircraft forms and records. Performs phase dock functions. Troubleshoots, inspects, removes, installs, services, adjusts, aligns, rigs, and modifies the F-16 hydraulic power and landing gear system/subsystem components at the organizational level.

US citizenship is required.

WHY JOIN US

Opportunity for Impact: Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization.

Professional Development: Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world-class training and development programs.

Collaborative Culture: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success.

Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as competitive salary offerings.

Cutting-Edge Technology: Be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking work environment where you will have the opportunity to work with the latest technology and contribute to groundbreaking projects that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense.

Desired skills

Experience working with foreign nationals and documented instructor experience is highly desired and will be viewed as a positive during employment consideration. F-16 Block 40 or higher experience preferred. Candidates with additional experience in shop/flight line setup, debrief, field training detachment (FTD), technical order library maintenance, quality assurance, or modification teams are preferred. Experience in more than one of these areas will be viewed positively during employment consideration.

Other Important Information

Applying to this job indicates interest and may lead to consideration for other roles with similar skills and requirements. You may be contacted for this and future opportunities.

Ability to work remotely

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee will work part of their schedule remotely and part at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Specific schedules will be discussed during hiring.

Select the Telework classification for this position

Employee will telework < 50%

Ability to Telecommute

Part-time telecommuting

Shift

First

Work Schedule Information

Flexible work schedules available, including 4x10 hour days with 3 days off per week.

Work Schedule

4x10 hour days, 3 days off per week

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance. US citizenship is mandatory.

Security Clearance

Secret

LMCareers Business Unit

RMS

Department

L01O30:GSS - TSS Services

Job Class

Technicians

Job Category

Hourly/Non-Exempt

City, State

Fort Worth-TX

City

Fort Worth

Zip

76109

Virtual

No

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

No

Req Type

Full-Time

Direct/Indirect

Direct

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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

We provide diverse career opportunities, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. We focus on empowering our employees through an inclusive environment built on integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this resonates with you, apply now or explore other roles on Lockheed Martin Jobs. If unsure about your fit, search for roles aligned with your experience.

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered regardless of legally protected characteristics. The application window closes in 90 days; apply within 5-30 days for optimal consideration.