Inspector - F35 - 2nd Shift

Description

This position is part of the Quality Assurance Support Team for the F‑35 Flight Test Program at NAS Patuxent River, MD and will be responsible for completing all required inspections associated with on‑aircraft maintenance, repair, and modification. The inspector inspects/verifies work for quality, completeness, proper function, and adherence to processes, procedures, and specifications. In addition, the inspector will inspect material review items for acceptability after disposition has been completed.

The position requires accurate and detailed descriptions of non‑compliant conditions to facilitate efficient Material Review decisions. Performs final inspection and makes final acceptance of vehicle for release to flight status. May perform surveillance inspection and other related inspection assignments incidental to the primary duties. Position may require up to 10% travel to support off‑site testing.

• Five years Aviation Maintenance with Quality Control/Assurance experience; minimum of 3 years of experience in aircraft ground operations on an active flight line.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings/specifications/maintenance instructions and applying their intent for evaluating any deviations from specifications to determine acceptability of operations.
• Experience with FOD/Tool Control, as well as understanding of HAZMAT, Hydraulic Fluid Contamination, Safety, Maintenance Information Systems, and Training programs.
• Experience conducting audits, in‑progress and after‑the‑fact inspections and composing reports and correspondence as necessary in the performance of assigned duties.

• Experience using precision measuring tools and inspection instruments, equipment or combinations of such items required to accomplish verification of conformance to technical data and support documentation of nonconforming conditions.
• General working knowledge of AS9100 standards and process knowledge of quality documentation, statement of condition, nonconforming material, process/product auditing, and surveillance techniques.
• Specific flight test experience highly preferred.

Must be able to initially achieve an Interim Secret and ultimately a Secret Security Clearance. Requires U.S. citizenship.

Employment Type:

Full‑Time, Hourly/Non‑Exempt

Business Unit:
AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Career Area:
QA/Test and Inspection

Shift:
Second

Location:

Onsite full‑time at Lockheed Martin facility, NAS Patuxent River, MD.

Travel:
Up to 10% for off‑site testing.

Relocation Available:
Possible

Base salary range in Maryland: $32.95 – $52.23 per hour.

Benefits offered:
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.

The application window will close in 90 days. Applicants are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days of the posting date to receive optimal consideration.

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