Senior Aircraft Structures & Sheet Metal Tech (Level 4)

Lockheed Martin

Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Lockheed Martin Sustainment Services is seeking a skilled technician to support the F-35 Field Modification Team at various locations. You will perform heavy depot maintenance, fabricate and install sheet metal assemblies, read engineering drawings, and follow technical orders to ensure precise fit and conformity.

The role requires extensive travel (CONUS and OCONUS) and a Interim Secret clearance to start.

Qualifications

Candidate must have 3 to 5 years Structures experience on Fighter Aircraft.
Candidate will have worked with precision measuring instruments, micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and standard scales. Candidate will have extensive and recent experience utilizing tools to include but not limited to drills, angle motors, shears, drill press, and pneumatic riveter.
Candidate must be able to read and interpret 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.
Exercise 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.

Responsibilities

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.
Work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean, FOD-free work area.
Working level of knowledge on Maintenance Information Systems such as Electronic Maintenance Instructions, Aircraft Forms Documentation, and Supply Chain Management.
Knowledgeable of Tool Control, FOD, Supply, HAZMAT, Training, Quality, and Security programs.
Extensive CONUS and OCONS Travel will be required for this position
Candidate must be willing and able to travel as this position requires Conus and Oconus travel. Extensive Travel and Passport Required 50%-75% travel required.