Low Observable/Structures Technician, F-- Level 3
Listed on 2026-08-27
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Title
Job Number 5213 Standard Job Description What You Will Be Doing
Job DescriptionThis position is located at Langley AFB, Virginia, supporting the F-22 modification, repair, overhaul, and low observable aircraft production lines. Additional job requirements and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Read and interpret F-22 engineering drawings, technical manuals, structure repair manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes
- Identify aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown on engineering documentation and technical orders.
- Work with precision measuring instruments, micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and standard scales.
- Utilizes tools to include but not limited to drills, angle motors, shears, drill press, and pneumatic riveter.
- Bonding of aircraft parts, assemblies and materials on complete and incomplete aircraft where methods and operational sequences are not established, complete information is not readily available, and tooling is not provided or is inadequate, exercising a complete knowledge of bonding practices, procedures, makes layouts and locates parts and material for exacting fit where critical surface contours, edge distances or coordinated dimensions must be established and maintained;
completes all bonding operations exercising ingenuity in determining the most efficient fabrication and assembly methods; verifies application/condition of installed materials for conformity to specifications and determines material and time required to perform repairs; removes, takes corrective action and makes re-installations where design and modification changes. - Sets up and operates various types of material testers and mixers.
- Record data and procedural information for future use by others. Improvises shop aids to facilitate fabrication, application or assembly operations.
- Perform LO/SAS maintenance which may also include fabricating shims, brackets and plates as required and performs assembly operations such as sanding, trimming, filing, drilling, riveting, reforming, painting and fitting of parts and details, and removing burrs or other surface imperfections as required.
- Work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean, FOD-free work area.
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.
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 Secret clearance to start with the ability to obtain a Final Secret clearance.
Physical Requirements:
This may include certain military required health screenings and immunizations. This position regularly requires 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. Position may also require extended work hours.
Qualifications
The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:
- 5th Generation Fighter Aircraft Sheet Metal Experience, and or Low Observable Coatings application experience and training, 5 or 7 Skill level USAF AFSC, Navy NEC, or Marine MOS discipline rating or an equivalent Air frame and Power Plant, FAA certificate or equivalent 5 years experience
The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates:
- F-18/F-15/F-22/F-35 Experience Low Observable Coatings application experience and training
- Corrosion Control application experience and training, Knowledgeable of Tool Control, FOD, Supply, HAZMAT, Training, Quality, and Security programs
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $27.79 - $51.63 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.…
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