F-35 NDI Tech (Level 4) – Airframe Quality Inspector

Lockheed Martin; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Smith, Arkansas seeks an NDI Technician, F-35 Level 4, to ensure airworthiness of F-35 structural assemblies. Based at Ebbing Field ANG, Ft. Smith AR, you will perform precise non-destructive inspections and QA duties for the fleet.

Responsibilities include NDA inspections, CAPA reporting, root-cause analysis, and supporting training and global NDI requirements, with travel as needed. NAS410 Level II UT/ET certification required.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be NAS410 NDI Level II in Ultrasonics (UT) and Eddy Current (ET).
• Minimum three years of experience working on aircraft utilizing NDI equipment, standards, probes, etc. in performance of NDI inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-destructive and dimensional inspections of F-35 structural assemblies, forgings, and sonic configurations.
• Conduct scheduled Process Compliance Surveillance inspections, write/review CAPA reports, and perform root-cause analysis.
• Execute incident and mishap investigation audits, preparing quality documentation, trend analyses, and corrective action plans.
• Support local F-35 FMS training and, when required, global NDI requirements—including short-notice travel and temporary-duty assignments.
• Operate computerized workstations, interpret engineering drawings, and maintain NAS-410 LevelII certification in Eddy Current and Ultrasonic disciplines.

Education

NAS410 NDI Level II in Ultrasonics (UT) and Eddy Current (ET)

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Fort Smith, Arkansas seeks an NDI Technician, F-35 Level 4, to ensure airworthiness of F-35 structural assemblies. Based at Ebbing Field ANG, Ft. Smith AR, you will perform precise non-destructive inspections and QA duties for the fleet.

Responsibilities include NDA inspections, CAPA reporting, root-cause analysis, and supporting training and global NDI requirements, with travel as needed. NAS410 Level II UT/ET certification required.