Aircraft Mechanic, F-- Level 3 - Luke AFB AZ
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Aircraft Maintenance/ Mechanic
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 RoleSecret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Shift1
RelocationPossible
Level Of ExperienceExperienced Professional
Clearance Required to StartInterim Secret
TeleworkEmployee will work Onsite Full Time
Functional AreaCOO & Operations
FT/PT/CasualFull Time
Business AreaAeronautics Company
Salary Range$27.79 - $51.63
StandardJob 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 DoingAs 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.
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.
WhoYou 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 OpportunityMUST 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 RequirementsThis 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 req482472
Minimum Education RequiredHigh 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.
- 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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