F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Lead — Field & Service Tech

Lockheed Martin; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Specialist (Crew Chief) to manage daily flight and maintenance requirements for F-16 aircraft. Responsibilities include launch, recovery, preflight and post-flight inspections, ground handling, minor maintenance, engine runs, and servicing with on‑the‑job guidance to customer technicians.

The role requires readiness for all set‑up activities, ability to work in extreme environmental conditions on a secure site, strong teamwork, and excellent

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have held a USAF skill level 5 or 7 (or equivalent) in this career field.
• At least 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily flight and maintenance requirements for F-16 aircraft.
• Conduct launch, recovery, and preflight inspections; perform ground handling and minor maintenance.
• Troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain electro‑mechanical systems on the aircraft.

Skills

High school diploma

USAF skill level 5/7

4+ years experience

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

MS Access

Job description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Specialist (Crew Chief) to manage daily flight and maintenance requirements for F-16 aircraft. Responsibilities include launch, recovery, preflight and post-flight inspections, ground handling, minor maintenance, engine runs, and servicing with on‑the‑job guidance to customer technicians.

The role requires readiness for all set‑up activities, ability to work in extreme environmental conditions on a secure site, strong teamwork, and excellent