Low Observable/Structures Technician, F-22 - Level 3

Lockheed Martin Corp.; Del Rio (TX); On-site; USD 384,000 - 711,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corp. is seeking a skilled technician for F-22 line work at Langley AFB, VA. The role involves reading engineering drawings, using precision measuring tools, and performing bonding operations on aircraft parts to meet strict specifications.

Applicants should have fighter aircraft sheet metal or low observable coatings experience, related certifications, and be prepared to work in a secure, fast-paced environment with potential shift variations.

Qualifications

• 5th Generation Fighter Aircraft Sheet Metal Experience or Low Observable Coatings experience/training.
• Airframe and Power Plant related certification/experience.
• US citizen with related military ratings or equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret F-22 drawings and manuals; identify locations on engineering docs.
• Operate precision measuring tools and equipment (micrometers, calipers, tape, scales).
• Bond aircraft parts and materials; verify conformity to specs and determine materials and time.

Skills

Sheet metal experience

Low observable coatings

Airframe & powerplant

USAF AFSC 5/7

Job description

What You Will Be Doing

This position is located at Langley AFB, Virginia, supporting the F-22 modification, repair, overhaul, and low observable aircraft production lines.

Standard Job Description

This position is located at Langley AFB, Virginia, supporting the F-22 modification, repair, overhaul, and low observable aircraft production lines.

Additional job requirements and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Read and interpret F-22 engineering drawings, technical manuals, structure repair manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes - Identify aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown on engineering documentation and technical orders.
• Work with precision measuring instruments, micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and standard scales.
• Utilizes tools to include but not limited to drills, angle motors, shears, drill press, and pneumatic riveter.
• Bonding of aircraft parts, assemblies and materials on complete and incomplete aircraft where methods and operational sequences are not established, complete information is not readily available, and tooling is not provided or is inadequate, exercising a complete knowledge of bonding practices, procedures, makes layouts and locates parts and material for exacting fit where critical surface contours, edge distances or coordinated dimensions must be established and maintained; completes all bonding operations exercising ingenuity in determining the most efficient fabrication and assembly methods; verifies application/condition of installed materials for conformity to specifications and determines material and time required to perform repairs; removes, takes corrective action and makes re-installations where design and modification changes.
• Sets up and operates various types of material testers and mixers.
• Record data and procedural information for future use by others. Improvises shop aids to facilitate fabrication, application or assembly operations.
• Perform LO/SAS maintenance which may also include fabricating shims, brackets and plates as required and performs assembly operations such as sanding, trimming, filing, drilling, riveting, reforming, painting and fitting of parts and details, and removing burrs or other surface imperfections as required.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean, FOD-free work area.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. 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.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN –This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access. The selected candidate must possess an Interim Secretclearance to start with the ability to obtain a Final Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements

This may include certain military required health screenings and immunizations. This position regularly requires to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist. Confined Space Entry. Position may also require extended work hours.

Basic Qualifications

5th Generation Fighter Aircraft Sheet Metal Experience, and or Low Observable Coatings application experience and training, 5 or 7 Skill level USAF AFSC, Navy NEC, or Marine MOS discipline rating or an equivalent Air frame and Power Plant, FAA certificate or equivalent 5 years experience

Desired Skills

• F-18/F-15/F-22/F-35 Experience Low Observable Coatings application experience and training
• Corrosion Control application experience and training,

Knowledgeable of Tool Control, FOD, Supply, HAZMAT, Training, Quality, and Security programs

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $27.79 - $51.63

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.

• 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) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. 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.