Field & Service Mechanic - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Lockheed Martin; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Field & Service Mechanic, contributing to the maintenance and innovation of the F-35 aircraft. Engage in a dynamic work environment focused on aeronautics, ensuring peak performance through skilled inspections and modifications while being part of a mission-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with a focus on aircraft maintenance.
• Ability to attain required qualifications within the training timeline.
• Immediate security clearance needed before starting.

Responsibilities

• Engage in both routine aircraft checks and unforeseen challenges.
• Participate in modification projects and advanced integration testing.
• Support aircraft operational readiness and troubleshooting.

Skills

Avionic troubleshooting

Aircraft inspection

Wire repair

Job description

Field & Service Mechanic - 2nd or 3rd Shift

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Field & Service Mechanic - 2nd or 3rd Shift

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This position will be part of the aircraft maintenance team supporting the JSF program at the Patuxent River flight test site. This position will require employee to work in a team environment maintaining F-35 aircraft. Tasks will include items such as aircraft Inspection, servicing, repair, overhaul, modification, fabrication and weapon loading as required.

What You Will Be Doing

Embark on a career that sets you amongst the elite group of technicians supporting the F-35 program at Patuxent River. This role goes beyond the traditional scope of aircraft maintenance; it immerses you in a world where you will maintain, modify, inspect, and troubleshoot the cutting-edge F-35 aircraft, both scheduled and unscheduled. You're not just working on any aircraft; you're ensuring the peak performance of a machine at the forefront of aviation technology.

As an Avionics & Instrument Technician with our team, you may also:

• Engage in all facets of F-35 maintenance, embodying both routine checks and the unforeseen challenges that come with pioneering aircraft technology.
• Dive into aircraft modification projects, bringing experimental technologies from the blueprint phase to operational reality.
• Master the art of wire repair and avionic troubleshooting, ensuring the F-35 remains at the pinnacle of operational readiness.
• Participate in the development of groundbreaking technologies, including software, hardware, and advanced 5th Generation integration testing, directly impacting the future of aviation.
  
  

Why Join the F-35 Integrated Test Force (ITF)?

• Be at the forefront of F-35 related testing, playing a pivotal role within both Aeronautics and Engineering & Technology sectors.
• Contribute to the enterprise-leading efforts in testing F-35 B/C models for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, directly enhancing the capabilities of our warfighters.
• Lead in the realms of software improvement, testing, and deployment, ensuring the F-35 remains at the apex of 5th Generation technological advancement.
  
  

Join us at the tip of the spear in aviation innovation, where every task you undertake is a step toward redefining the future of aerospace. This is more than a job; it's a mission. A mission that shapes the world of aeronautics, supports our nation's military and allies, and tests the limits of what's possible in the skies.

What’s In It For You

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

*** Interim Secret Clearance Required Prior to Start ***

***Ability to support customer requested business travel or TDY***

***Ability to attain required qualifications within projected training timeline***

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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