Aircraft Weapons Mechanic, F-35 - Level 3

Basic Qualifications

The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

• Minimum three years experience as a USAF aircraft maintenance or USN or USMC aircraft fighter aircraft maintenance or US Army Aviation helicopter maintenance technician.
• Minimum three years of Aircraft Weapons loading experience.

Job Description

What You Will Be Doing:

• Perform Launch and Recovery activities and perform maintenance on all systems (“nose-to-tail”) of the F-35 aircraft to ensure they are in good mechanical condition and safe for flight.
• Perform all maintenance, inspections, and servicing requirements on all aircraft systems in accordance with applicable directives.
• Required to obtain special certifications (example: confined space, borescope, etc.) as locally required.
• Required to perform Field-Level Modifications, and Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance actions.
• Provide On-The-Job Training (OJT) as required to newly hired Interim Contract Support (ICS) team members, USAF maintainers and International country organic maintainers as required.
• Maintain and update aircraft records and status in strict compliance with applicable directives and keep the aircraft production staff updated with that aircraft status.

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.

Who You Are

This opportunity is perfect for those with a background in aviation maintenance who are passionate about the F-35 aircraft and are looking for an engaging role that offers the chance to work on challenging projects, interact with a diverse team, and contribute to the safety and efficiency of our fleet. If you have a blend of technical skills, cultural curiosity, and a love for aviation, we encourage you to apply and join our team in this exciting role.

Further Information About This Opportunity

• Must be a US Citizen.
• This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and keep a secret clearance and must have at least an interim secret clearance to start.
• Candidate must be able to depart on temporary duty assignments—also on short notice.
• The individual will practice good housekeeping and follow safety procedures and ensure both programs are enforced.
• Must be able to obtain and keep a flightline driver’s competency card.
• The individual will also perform all other duties as directed by the production staff and leadership team, and must be able to work first, second, and third shift on short notice.

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.

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.
• Fiber Optic repair and maintenance experience.
• Avionics troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Experience performing in a role of task trainer.

Other Important Information

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