Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 3

Description: What You Will Be Doing

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Technician to perform launch and recovery activities, maintenance, inspections, and servicing requirements on all aircraft systems. The successful candidate will ensure that the F-35 aircraft are in good mechanical condition and safe for flight, while also providing on-the-job training to newly hired team members and maintaining accurate aircraft records. All core competencies (e.g. Crew Chief, Power Line (engines), Avionics, Electrical & environmental (E&E), LO & Structures etc.) are encouraged to apply.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Perform launch and recovery activities and maintenance on all systems ("nose-to-tail") of the F-35 aircraft

* Conduct inspections and servicing requirements on all aircraft systems in accordance with applicable directives

* Obtain special certifications (e.g. confined space, borescope) as locally required

* Perform Field-Level Modifications and Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance actions

* Provide On-The-Job Training (OJT) to newly hired Interim Contract Support (ICS) team members and partner country maintainers as required

* Maintain and update aircraft records and status within ALIS, keeping strict compliance with applicable directives

* Keep the aircraft production staff updated with aircraft status

* Work flexible shifts (first, second, and third shift) on short notice and depart on temporary duty assignments as required

* Practice good housekeeping and follow safety procedures

**Requirements:**

* Must be a US Citizen

* Must have at least an interim secret clearance to start and be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance

* Must be able to obtain and maintain special access to the facility

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flexible shifts and temporary duty assignments

* Strong knowledge of F-35 aircraft systems and maintenance procedures

* Excellent communication and training skills

**Work Environment:**

* The position is located at a facility that requires special access

* The candidate will be required to work in a hangar or flightline environment, with exposure to noise, dust, and other hazards associated with aircraft maintenance

* The candidate will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary

**Security Clearance:**

* Must have at least an interim secret clearance to start

* Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance

**Other:**

* Must be able to obtain and maintain a flightline driver's competency card

* Active US Passport is desired, but not required

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required 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.

What's In It For You

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.

Basic Qualifications:

Three years' experience as a USAF aircraft maintenance or USN or USMC aircraft fighter aircraft maintenance or US Army Aviation helicopter maintenance technician.

Desired Skills:

5th Generation Fighter Experience.

Experience with the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS).

Ejection seat tear-down/build up experience.

Fuel systems experience.

Low Observable (LO) repair and maintenance experience.

Weapons loading experience.

Fiber Optic repair and maintenance experience.

Avionics troubleshooting and repair experience.

Experience performing in a role of task trainer.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Assembly/Laborers

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Multiple shifts available