Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 (Crew Chief) - Level 4

About the Role

We are in search of a skilled Aircraft Crew Chief Mechanic to join our team at Luke AFB, AZ. This position is located at a facility that requires special access and involves performing maintenance, repair, launch, and recovery activities on Partner and Foreign Military Sales F-35 aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Ensure aircraft are in good mechanical condition and safe for flight.
• Perform maintenance, inspections, and servicing requirements on all aircraft systems in accordance with Joint Technical Data (JTD) and all applicable program and service guidance.
• Perform and/or assist with Field-Level Modifications and Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance actions.
• Assign tasks to other maintenance team members.
• Perform On-The-Job training for team members and Partner aircraft maintenance personnel.
• Maintain and update aircraft records and status within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) of the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS).
• Keep the Production staff updated on aircraft status.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Aircraft Supervisor and Associate Aircraft Maintenance Manager.

Candidates must be capable of working first (1st), second (2nd), and third (3rd) shifts and departing on temporary duty assignments on short notice, dependent on customer needs. Must be able to work mandatory overtime when required.

Requirements

• Must have 12 months of hands-on flightline F-35 maintenance experience, including working knowledge of the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) such as Anomaly Fault Resolution System, Customer Relationship Management, Joint Technical Data Navigation, Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA)/Maintenance Vehicle Interface (MVI) activities, Configuration Management, forms documentation, and supply chain management activities.
• Minimum of 4 years hands-on working experience in 5 or 7-skill level USAF AFSC, CDI/CDQAR Navy NEC, US Army Aviation MOS, or CDI/CDQAR United States Marine Corps, or equivalent on Fighter/Attack/Helicopter aircraft.
• Knowledge of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Supply, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), Quality, and Security programs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain F-35 "Red X" and In-Process Inspection certification.
• Must be able to acquire and keep a flight line driver's competency card.
• Must have an Interim clearance prior to start and maintain an Interim/Secret clearance throughout the duration of employment.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Desired Skills

• Valid US Passport.
• FAA aircraft and Power Plant Mechanic license.
• Experience in the Nose-to-Tail maintenance concept.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of USAF 21-101 and 00-20-1 maintenance publications, as well as DCMA Instruction 8210 and AS9110 Standards.
• Experience as an On-The-Job trainer.
• Good communication skills.
• Engine Run Certification, combat avionics systems, fighter aircraft crew escape systems (e.g., canopy and ejection seat), experience in fighter weapons loading, structural repairs, and low observable system maintenance are highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

• May include certain military-required health screenings and immunizations.
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist.
• Confined Space Entry.
• May require extended work hours.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10).
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (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 (performance-based and not guaranteed).

For Washington state applicants only: Non-represented full-time employees accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) for incidental absences and receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month, up to 52 hours of sick leave annually, and receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $33.37 - $61.92 per hour. The salary range is a general guideline and considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and market/work location when extending an offer.