Flight Safety Surv Equip Trainee

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Palmdale, CA is seeking an Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician to perform periodic tests, inspections, and maintenance on parachutes, helmets, oxygen masks, pressure suits, and related gear. You will ensure proper fit, troubleshoot with aircrews, and certify equipment as safe for flight.

The role requires completion of military technical school and hands-on experience with aircrew equipment and flightline operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of applicable military technical school.
• Experience in Aircrew Flight Equipment.
• Experience in Flightline Operations.
• Use of Air Force Technical Orders or Equivalent such as Manuals.

Responsibilities

• Performs periodic and scheduled tests, inspections, and maintenance on aircrew flight equipment including parachutes, survival kits, helmets, oxygen masks, and pressure suits.
• Ensures proper size and fitment of aircrew ensemble.
• Works directly with aircrew to troubleshoot and resolve problems with flight equipment.
• Certifies aircrew flight equipment as safe for flight.
• Properly records all inspection and maintenance actions.
• Utilizes basic hand tools, technical data, blueprints, and vendor instructions to perform tasks.
• Occasionally works irregular shifts to support flying operations

Skills

Aircrew Equipment

Flightline Operations

Air Force Orders

Education

Military technical school

Tools

Blueprints

Technical data

Vendor instructions

Job description

Standard Job Description

• Performs periodic and scheduled tests, inspections, and maintenance on aircrew flight equipment including, but not limited to, parachutes, survival kits, helmets, oxygen masks, and pressure suits.
• Ensures proper size and fitment of aircrew ensemble.
• Works directly with aircrew to troubleshoot and resolve problems with flight equipment.
• Certifies aircrew flight equipment as safe for flight.
• Properly records all inspection and maintenance actions.
• Utilizes basic hand tools, technical data, blueprints, and vendor instructions to perform tasks.
• Occasionally works irregular shifts to support flying operations

Basic Qualifications

• Graduate of applicable military technical school.
• Experience in Aircrew Flight Equipment
• Experience in Flightline Operations
• Use of Air Force Technical Orders or Equivalent such as Manuals.

Desired Skills

• U-2 Pilot Equipment
• Explosives Handling

Egress System Experience/qualifications (e.g. Ejection Seats)

• Liquid and/or Gaseous Oxygen Handling
• FAA Senior/Master Parachute Rigger's Certificate

Pay Information

• $30.84 - $53.14

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.