Aircraft Mechanic; Tire & Wheel), F-- Level 3

Standard Job 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.

Standard Job 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.

• Perform visual inspections of aircraft wheels, tires, hubs, and related components to detect damage, wear, or defects.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, and re‑assemble wheels, tires, hubs, and brake assemblies in accordance with JTD procedures and safety standards.
• Execute wheel‑wheel assembly, tire mounting, and balancing operations; verify proper torque and alignment specifications.
• Apply protective coatings, sealants, and corrosion‑prevention treatments; perform surface preparation and quality checks.
• Record all maintenance actions, inspection results, and parts usage in the ALIS with accurate, timely entries.
• Coordinate with supply for requisition, receipt, and issue of spare parts, consumables, and special tools; ensure inventory accuracy.
• Support quality assurance and compliance audits by providing documentation, test data, and corrective‑action reports.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pressurization equipment, and related shop tools; schedule calibrations and repairs as needed.
• Identify and implement continuous‑improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce rework, and increase safety in the back‑shop workflow.
• Enforce workplace safety procedures, use appropriate PPE, and conduct hazard assessments for all wheel‑and‑tire operations.
• Provide on‑call and standby support for aircraft turnaround, emergency tire changes, and urgent wheel repairs during flight line operations.
• Mentor and train junior technicians and apprentices on inspection techniques, repair processes, and safety protocols.
• Stay current with F‑35 program updates, service bulletins, and technical orders; incorporate new requirements into daily work practices.

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.

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.

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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The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

• Requires minimum of 2 years hands‑on working experience…