Aircraft Flight Line Inspector

About the role

The role involves inspecting, testing, and operating complex aircraft electronic systems, including new systems, for conformance to company and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect completed aircraft compartment by compartment, including cabin and flight station, involving structures, functional installations, accessories, instruments, etc.
• Inspect the installation and operation of test instruments, devices, or systems used for recording results of performance of the aircraft, its components, assemblies, functional units, accessories, or other items during aerodynamic, stress, flight, or other tests.
• Operate or observe the operation of all aircraft functional assemblies and systems, including control surfaces, instrument readings, power plants, or other operations during power runs.
• Inspect routing, installation, and operation of electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, fuel, oil, and other functional systems, lines, and installations, making operational checkouts of such systems as required.
• Check and approve the installation and functioning of special testing equipment and ballast in aircraft for test flights.

Requirements

• Four years experience within the past eight years performing military or commercial integrated systems maintenance and/or inspection on ‘LIVE’ fixed wing or rotary aircraft.
• Education and/or experience received within the past eight years may be used to offset a portion of the four years experience requirements as stated below:
• - Applicable documented (DD-214) Avionics, electrical or Aircraft Maintenance technical school training may be included in the four-year minimum requirement for those individuals trained in the US Military service.
• - A current FAA Airframe & Powerplant License may be substituted for six months of equivalent experience.
• - A two-year Associate Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Aviation/Electrical or Avionic/Electronics Technology may be substituted for up to a year of experience.
• - A four-year Bachelors Degree in Aviation Maintenance or Aviation/Electrical or Avionic/Electronics may be substituted for up to two years of experience.
• - Each year of Active Air Reserve/Air National Guard aircraft systems maintenance duty may be substituted for two months of experience up to a maximum of sixteen months.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to pass Lockheed Martin's Inspection Eye Examination.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems, structures, and electronic systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and technical data.
• Ability to work with various testing equipment and systems.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your work-life balance and overall well-being, including flexible scheduling options.

Pay

GA hourly.

Schedule

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