F-35 Aircraft Mechanic — Flight‑Line Expert

Lockheed Martin; Luke (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an F-35 Aircraft Mechanic to maintain the operational readiness of F-35 aircraft at Luke AFB, AZ. You will perform comprehensive maintenance, inspections, and training to deliver safe, flight-ready aircraft.

Responsibilities include launch/recovery, field-level mods, and updating records while coordinating with production staff. Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance and work various shifts as required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform launch and recovery activities and nose-to-tail maintenance on F‑35 aircraft.
• Execute field‑level modifications and Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance actions.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to interim contract support, USAF maintainers, and international organic maintainers.
• Maintain and update aircraft records, ensuring strict compliance with directives and informing production staff of status.
• Obtain and retain a flight‑line driver competency card and work first, second, or third shift—and short‑notice TDY as required.

Skills

USAF maintenance experience

5th Generation Fighter Experience

ALIS experience

Ejection seat teardown

Fuel systems experience

Low Observable maintenance

Weapons loading experience

Fiber optic repair

Avionics troubleshooting

Task trainer experience

Job description

Lockheed Martin is seeking an F-35 Aircraft Mechanic to maintain the operational readiness of F-35 aircraft at Luke AFB, AZ. You will perform comprehensive maintenance, inspections, and training to deliver safe, flight-ready aircraft.

Responsibilities include launch/recovery, field-level mods, and updating records while coordinating with production staff. Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance and work various shifts as required.