SkillBridge F35 Aircraft Mechanic Power Line - (Lemoore)

Responsibilities

• You will be subject to work first, second, third, or weekend shift, as directed by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager.
• The individual will practice good housekeeping and follow safety procedures and ensure both programs are enforced.
• You will perform Maintenance, Repair, Launch, and Recovery activities on F-35 aircraft.
• You will ensure aircraft are in exceptional mechanical condition and safe for flight by performing maintenance, inspections, and servicing requirements on all aircraft systems in accordance with JTD and all applicable program and service guidance.
• You will perform and/or assist with Field-Level Modifications and TCTD maintenance actions.
• You will assist with OJT training for team members and partner aircraft maintenance personnel.
• You will maintain and update aircraft records and status within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) of ALIS.
• You will keep the production staff updated on aircraft status.
• You will perform other duties as assigned by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager.
• You will perform required Airframe and Power Plant General (APG) / Airframes tasks as part of F-35 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) performing organizational-level modifications.
• You will use your training, knowledge, and experience to obtain special certifications (example: confined space, borescope, etc.) as locally required.
• You will be willing/able to provide temporary support to our other CLS locations and/or emerging deployments.
• This position will be primarily assigned to the Night Shift but requires full flexibility to rotate across all shifts if needed.
• The role demands the ability to work a dynamic schedule, which may include extended hours, holidays, weekends, and participation in a 24/7/365 on-call rotation to ensure continuous operational coverage and mission readiness.
• You must have the ability to obtain Collateral Duty Inspector Qualification within 18 months of position start date.
• You must have the ability to acquire and maintain a flightline driver’s competency card.
• Maintenance Tasks Include Configuring aircraft for modifications, removal, and installation of attaching hardware, component removal and installations, assistance with software uploads, various system operational checkouts, and egress system maintenance.
• Technical Requirements Include Fault isolation, troubleshooting, and repair of system failures detected during operational checks associated with modifications and restoration of aircraft to flying condition after accomplishment of modifications and maintenance.
• You will interpret and use various test equipment and works from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.

Qualifications

• Level 3: Must have a High School diploma or GED and 4 years additional education and/or experience with mechanical/aircraft airframe/power plants/turboprop/egress/avionics and/or crew chief experience.
• Level 4: Must have a High School diploma or GED and 6 years additional education and/or experience with mechanical/aircraft airframe/power plants/turboprop/egress/avionics and/or crew chief experience.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret technical data and blueprint drawings.
• Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
• Must have the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working overhead, and accessing small, confined spaces.