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Aircraft Mechanic, F-- Level 3 - Luke AFB AZ

Job in Avondale, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85323, USA
Listing for: VetJobs
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-09-13
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Aircraft Maintenance/ Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 39000 - 72000 USD Yearly USD 39000.00 72000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 3 - Luke AFB AZ

Job Description

The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is 'On-Site' at the location detailed in the job post.

Final Clearance for the Role

Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

Shift

1

Relocation

Possible

Level Of Experience

Experienced Professional

Clearance Required to Start

Interim Secret

Telework

Employee will work Onsite Full Time

Functional Area

COO & Operations

FT/PT/Casual

Full Time

Business Area

Aeronautics Company

Salary Range

$27.79 - $51.63

Standard

Job Description

You will be the F-35 Aircraft Mechanic for a team which is responsible for maintaining the operational readiness of F-35 aircraft at Luke AFB, AZ.

What You Will Be Doing

As the F-35 Aircraft Mechanic you will be responsible for delivering safe, flight-ready aircraft through comprehensive maintenance, inspections, and training.

Your Responsibilities Will Include
  • Perform launch and recovery activities and nose-to-tail maintenance on F-35 aircraft.
  • Execute field-level modifications and Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance actions.
  • Provide on-the-job training to interim contract support, USAF maintainers, and international organic maintainers.
  • Maintain and update aircraft records, ensuring strict compliance with directives and informing production staff of status.
  • Obtain and retain a flight-line driver competency card and work first, second, or third shift—and short-notice TDY as required.
What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. 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 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, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who

You Are

You are a collaborative, detail-oriented professional with a proven ability to work in fast-paced, mission-critical environments. You thrive on hands-on problem solving, can obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, and are ready to contribute to a team that values safety, precision, and continuous improvement.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an interim clearance to start with the ability to obtain a Final Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements

This position may include certain required health screenings and immunizations. Position may also require extended work hours. 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.

Auto req

482472

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities 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…
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