Field and Service Mechanic - 1st and 2nd Shift

Description

The F-35 is the first tactical aircraft system to have sustainment tools designed in concert with the air vehicle to optimize operations. This focus on sustainment, together with economies of scale realized from a global supply chain for more than 3,000 aircraft, will help control the costs associated with maintaining a fleet of 5th Generation fighters.

This position will be part of the aircraft maintenance team supporting the JSF program at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. This position will require employee to work in a team environment maintaining F-35 aircraft. Tasks will include items such as aircraft Inspection, servicing, repair, overhaul, modification, fabrication and weapon loading as required.

Interim Secret Clearance Required Prior to Start. This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret.

• Must have previously been awarded a 5 or 7 Skill level USAF AFSC, Navy NEC, or Marine MOS discipline rating for weapons loading.
• Experience with reading and interpreting Engineering Drawings, Blueprints and instructions.
• Experience with Safety, Tool Control, FOD, Supply, HAZMAT, Training, Quality and Security programs.
• Experience with Maintenance documentation systems such as Electronic Maintenance Instructions and Aircraft Forms Documentation.

• Excellent communication skills.
• F-35 Maintenance Experience.
• Flight test experience.
• Composite Repair.
• Low Observable coating application.
• Airframe and Power-plant license.
• Weapon loading experience.
• Metal fabrication experience to include precision machining.
• Enhanced structural repair experience.
• Able to conduct On-the-Job training as required on multiple aircraft systems.
• Ejection Seat experience.

The base range for this position in California is $32.95 - $52.23 per hour. Benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.