Aircraft Weapons Mechanic, F-- Level 3

What You Will Be Doing

We are looking for a skilled Aircraft Mechanic to perform launch and recovery activities and maintain all systems (“nose-to-tail”) of the F‑35 aircraft, ensuring they are safe and in good mechanical condition for flight. The selected individual will perform all maintenance, inspections, and servicing requirements on all aircraft systems in accordance with applicable directives.

• Obtain required certifications such as confined space and borescope as locally required.
• Perform Field‑Level Modifications and Time‑Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance actions.
• Provide On‑The‑Job Training (OJT) to newly hired Interim Contract Support (ICS) team members, USAF maintainers, and international country organic maintainers as required.
• Maintain and update aircraft records and status in strict compliance with applicable directives and keep the aircraft production staff updated with that status.
• Practice good housekeeping, follow safety procedures, and ensure both programs are enforced.
• Perform all other duties as directed by the production staff and leadership team, including working first, second, and third shift on short notice.

Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance, including an interim secret clearance to begin. The position is located at a facility with special access requirements. Candidates must be able to depart on temporary duty assignments on short notice and obtain a flightline driver’s competency card.

Physical requirements include, but are not limited to, lifting up to 50 pounds, performing repetitive movements, working overhead, using hands to grasp, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, and twisting. Confined space entry may be required. The position may also require extended work hours.

• Minimum three years of experience as a USAF aircraft maintenance or USN, USMC aircraft fighter maintenance, or US Army Aviation helicopter maintenance technician.
• Minimum three years of aircraft weapons loading experience.

• 5th generation fighter experience.
• Experience with the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS).
• Ejection seat tear‑down/build‑up experience.
• Fuel systems experience.
• Low Observable (LO) repair and maintenance experience.
• Fiber optic repair and maintenance experience.
• Avionics troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Experience performing in a role of task trainer.

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.

Clearance level:
Secret.

Non‑standard 40‑hour work week as assigned by leader. Multiple shifts available.

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