Field and Service Mech

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

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 Corporation is seeking an F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Specialist (Crew Chief) at Edwards AFB in California. The role covers daily flight and maintenance tasks, including launch/recovery, preflight inspections, and minor repairs of electro-mechanical systems.

You will troubleshoot, install, repair, and service components, while guiding customer technicians. Candidates should have 4+ years of aircraft maintenance experience, a high school diploma, and USAF skill level 5 or 7.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 4+ years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Must have USAF skill level 5 or 7 (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily flight and maintenance requirements for F-16 aircraft.
• Provide maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and servicing of electro‑mechanical systems.
• Offer technical guidance and on‑the‑job training to customer technicians.

Skills

Fighter aircraft maintenance

Aircraft mechanic / A&P lic.

Maintain maintenance areas

Maintenance process understanding

Documented fighter maintenance exp

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Specialist (Crew Chief) responsible for daily flight and maintenance requirements of F-16 aircraft. Provide for the launch, recovery, and preflight/thru flight/BPO inspections, ground handling, minor maintenance, engine runs, and servicing. Perform routine troubleshooting, installation, repair and maintenance of all electro-mechanical systems and components on the aircraft. Will be required to perform differing repair functions as required. This includes but is not limited to: major maintenance, landing gear, flight control surfaces and periodic inspections. Will provide technical guidance and OJT to customer technicians. May be required to perform other duties at manager’s discretion. Candidates must be willing and able to participate in all set-up activities, assist with receiving and storing supplies and support equipment. Environmental/weather conditions can be extreme during different seasons. The site is a secure compound that team members are confined to. Flexibility, a positive attitude and excellent people skills are necessary.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must be a high school graduate or have completed an equivalent program.
• Candidate must have held a USAF skill level 5 or 7 (or equivalent) in this career field.
• Must have at least 4 years’ experience with aircraft maintenance activities.

Desired Skills

• Fighter aircraft maintenance specialist
• Aircraft Mechanic / Aircraft craftsman A&P Lic.
• Previous experience setting up maintenance work areas
• A strong understanding of the maintenance process
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access)
• Must have progressive and documented experience in the fighter aircraft maintenance environment and be able to provide documented qualifications in related maintenance fields

Pay Information

• $35.27 - $55.70

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.