Aircraft Mechanic, F-- Level 3

Position: Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 3
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* Description:

** You will be the F 35 Aircraft Mechanic for the Aircraft Maintenance Team which is responsible for keeping the F‑35 fleet flight‑ready and safe  This position is located in Fort Smith, AR

** What You Will Be Doing:*
* As the F 35 Aircraft Mechanic you will be responsible for delivering nose‑to‑tail maintenance, launch and recovery support, and technical training to ensure the aircraft are always mission capable

Your responsibilities will include:

 Conduct launch and recovery operations and full‑spectrum maintenance to keep the F‑35 fleet operationally ready

  Perform inspections, servicing, and repairs of aircraft systems in strict compliance with directives

 Execute field‑level modifications and manage Time Compliance Technical Data  TCTD  maintenance requirements

 Provide on‑the‑job training to new team members, contractors, and international partners

 Maintain accurate aircraft records in ALIS and communicate status to the production team

 Uphold stringent housekeeping and safety standards, contributing to a safe and efficient working environment

** 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 give you the 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 then we want to build a better tomorrow with you

** Who You Are:*
* You are a collaborative, detail‑oriented professional with extensive hands‑on experience maintaining advanced tactical aircraft  You thrive in fast‑paced environments, readily adapt to shifting schedules, and are committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement  

This role offers a direct impact on mission readiness and provides a platform to grow your technical expertise on one of the world's most sophisticated aircraft

** 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 active Secret clearance to start  The position will require working first  1st , second  2nd , or third  3rd  shift s   Position may also require extended work hours  Candidate must be able to acquire and keep a flight line driver's competency card

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* Physical Requirements:

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* 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

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Requires minimum of 2 years hands on working experience USAF, Navy, United States Marine Corps, or equivalent Aircraft maintenance or A&P certification

 Knowledge of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object damage  FOD , Supply, Hazardous Material  HAZMAT , Quality, and Security programs

 Must be a US Citizen  This position is located at a facility that requires special access

 Must be able to obtain and keep a secret clearance and must have at least an interim secret clearance to start

 Ability to travel, to include short notice and overseas

 The position will require working first  1st , second  2nd , or third  3rd  shift s   This may include certain military required health screenings and immunizations  Position may also require extended work hours

 Valid Drivers License required  Additionally, candidate must be able to acquire and keep a flight line driver's competency card

** Desired

Skills:

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* F 35 or 5th Generation Fighter Experience

Experience with the Autonomic Logistics Information System  ALIS  

 Ejection seat tear down/build up experience

 Joint Technical Data navigation  JTD

Portable Maintenance Aid  PMA /Maintenance Vehicle…