Aircraft Modification Technical Lead, U-- Level 3
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Engineering
Aircraft Maintenance/ Mechanic, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer
Location: Beale Air Force Base
Basic Qualifications
The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:
- Minimum 3 years experience with U-2 or Fighter aircraft maintenance and modification activities to include Depot Maintenance or MODs
- Experienced in U-2 and or Fighter Aircraft Avionics, Electrical and Environmental or structures specialties
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics, workbooks
- Experience with USAF products and processes to include hardware and maintenance, technical orders and technical drawings, at the organizational and intermediate levels
Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) team at Beale AFB California, As a U-2 Aircraft Modification Technical Lead. You will be responsible for providing critical planning and execution of U-2 Depot-level modifications and Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO).
What You Will Be Doing- Serve as intermediary between the technicians, CFT Site Lead, and customer while assisting technicians with day-to-day activities.
- (This is a working Technical Lead Position) Applicants will be skilled in aircraft electrical systems, aircraft wiring maintenance and or Structural maintenance build up for MOD Aircraft.
- Complete jobs in maintenance data collection systems, adhere to all technical orders, fault isolation manuals, ground operating procedures and local operational instructions.
- Perform troubleshooting on systems and components on the aircraft as required.
- Responsible to support all maintenance performed on the assigned aircraft.
- Responsible for providing status of work accomplished to CFT Lead and customer
- Assist with product discipline, housekeeping, HAZMAT accountability, Tool & FOD controls, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Must be able to work and communicate well both orally and written in a team environment as this position involves significant and continued interface with customer and personnel at all levels. Must read, write and speak English fluently.
- Documented qualifications in related maintenance fields.
- Regularly required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, perform repetitive movements, and perform work from ground level to overhead.
- This position requires frequent standing for long periods, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, and twisting.
- Must be a United States citizen. Must possess at minimum an Interim Secret Clearance prior to starting and must be able to obtain a Final Secret Security Clearance.
You recognize and respect the diverse cultures and communication styles within the organization, adapting your approach to foster understanding and cooperation.
You embrace change and are skilled at leading initiatives that require adaptation, helping teams navigate transitions smoothly and effectively.
You excel in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple priorities and maintaining focus under tight deadlines.
What’s In It For YouFrom onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Desired Skills- Experience operating autonomously with minimal direction from management
- Experience in process development and continuous improvement
- Experience managing the production of weekly status reports, metrics, incorporation documents, and schedules.
- Experience interpreting and executing policies and procedures that typically affect aircraft maintenance and modification activities as related to US services.
- Familiarity with system such as Service-Flo, FIN, JEDI, DIMS & writing AR's.
- U-2 Aircraft MOD experience
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. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to work remotelyOnsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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