Nondestructive Inspection Technician, F-- Level 4

Position: Nondestructive Inspection Technician, F-35- Level 4
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* Description:

** You will be the NDI Technician, F 35  Level 4 for the team which is responsible for ensuring the airworthiness and quality of F‑35 aircraft structural assemblies  This position is located at Ebbing Field ANG, Ft  Smith Arkansas

** What You Will Be Doing:*
* As the NDI Technician, F 35  Level 4 you will be responsible for conducting precise non‑destructive inspections and quality‑assurance activities that keep the fleet mission‑ready

Your responsibilities will include:

 Perform non‑destructive and dimensional inspections of F‑35 structural assemblies, forgings, and sonic configurations

 Conduct scheduled Process Compliance Surveillance inspections, write/review CAPA reports, and perform root‑cause analysis

 Execute incident and mishap investigation audits, preparing quality documentation, trend analyses, and corrective action plans

 Support local F‑35 FMS training and, when required, global NDI requirements-including short‑notice travel and temporary‑duty assignments

 Operate computerized workstations, interpret engineering drawings, and maintain NAS‑410 Level II certification in Eddy Current and Ultrasonic disciplines

** 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 detail‑oriented, collaborative professional with a strong technical foundation in non‑destructive inspection methods  You hold a current NAS‑410 Level II certification, can interpret complex engineering drawings, and thrive in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment  Your ability to work independently under general direction, coupled with excellent communication skills for inter‑organizational interaction, makes you an essential contributor to both local and global F‑35 sustainment efforts

** 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 interim clearance to start and have the ability to obtain a Final Secret Clearance  This position may include certain required health screenings and immunizations

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* Basic Qualifications:

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

 Candidate must be certified as a NAS
410 Nondestructive Inspection Level II in Ultrasonics  UT  and Eddy Current  ET

 Candidate must have a minimum three years of experience working on aircraft utilizing NDI equipment, standards, probes, etc  in performance of NDI inspections

** Desired

Skills:

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* The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates:

 Degree in related field from accredited university

Experience with Liquid Penetrant Inspection  PT  and Radiography  RT  methods

  Three years' of recent  within one year  experience as a USAF, USN, USMC military aircraft maintenance technician or US Army Aviation helicopter maintenance technician

 5th Generation fighter aircraft experience

 Composite repair experience

Experience with Autonomic Logistics Information System  ALIS  

 Possess effective communication skills for coordinating with Aircraft Managers/Supervisors, Field Service Reps, System Engineers, Maintenance Logistics Support Managers, Customer  DCMA/GCQA , COR/QAE and maintainers regarding quality issues, Instrumentation System Integration, Deficiency Analysis/Reporting, customer complaints, and other issues related to higher quality as they occur

 Current U S  Passport

** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration

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