Flight Line Test Mechanic - F

Description

You will be the Flight Line Test Mechanic C-130 for the team responsible for performing the servicing and troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems.

As the Flight Line Test Mechanic C-130, you will determine methods, tools, operations, and sequences necessary to rework, check out, and service aircraft structures, hydraulic and plumbing, rigging, and mechanical systems, and power plants. You will:

• Make changes and replacements to hydraulic, plumbing, and rigging systems, fuel and oil units, power plants, etc.
• Adjust ship’s systems to meet flight line requirements.
• Mock up, fabricate, and install new parts, structures, and systems, performing final flight servicing, troubleshooting, and operational checkout of complex aircraft for airworthiness and conformance to applicable design specifications.
• Correct all malfunctions and defects revealed on the ground and/or in flight.
• Utilize computerized, state‑of‑the‑art equipment to troubleshoot complex systems and apply advanced skills to analyze and correct malfunctions.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and experienced mechanic with strong knowledge of aircraft systems, structures, and power plants. You will have excellent problem‑solving skills, the ability to work with complex systems, and the ability to apply advanced skills and ingenuity to analyze and correct malfunctions.

• Four (4) years’ experience within the past twelve (12) years in Flight Line Aircraft systems maintenance, functional checkout, preflight, troubleshooting, correction of flight squawks, and engine/APU performance checks. Experience must have been actual flight line work on live Aircraft Systems.
• Aircraft technical school training may be included in the four‑year minimum requirement for persons spending four years in Military Service.
• A two‑year Associate Degree program in Aviation Maintenance Technology may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Each year of Active Reserve/National Guard Aircraft Systems Maintenance duty may be substituted for two months of experience, up to a maximum of sixteen months.
• A graduate, within the last six months, of a certified Aircraft Systems Mechanic Apprenticeship Program, which is typically 8,000 hours and includes OJT experience maintaining aircraft. LMASC’s 6,000‑hour program is acceptable.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, as this position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Live aircraft refers to aircraft with all functional systems operable and with the aircraft’s fuel and oxygen systems activated. Live aircraft experience includes preparation for and release of aircraft for flight and includes knowledge and experience in dealing with aircraft systems such as fuel systems, liquid/gaseous oxygen, hydraulic, electrical, flight controls, landing gear, emergency egress equipment, and engines.

• Prior F‑22 experience.

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration. Clearance level:
Secret.

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