Aircraft Modification Technical Lead; Beale, CA), U-PDM - Level 3
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Engineering
Aircraft Maintenance/ Mechanic, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Location: California
Description
Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) team at Beale AFB California, as a U-2 Aircraft Modification Technical Lead. You will be responsible for providing critical planning and execution of U-2 Depot-level modifications and Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO).
Responsibilities- Serve as intermediary between technicians, CFT Site Lead, and customer while assisting technicians with day-to-day activities.
- Skilled in aircraft electrical systems, aircraft wiring maintenance and/or structural maintenance build up for MOD aircraft.
- Complete jobs in maintenance data collection systems, adhere to all technical orders, fault isolation manuals, ground operating procedures and local operational instructions.
- Perform troubleshooting on systems and components on the aircraft as required.
- Support all maintenance performed on the assigned aircraft.
- Provide status of work accomplished to CFT Lead and customer.
- Assist with product discipline, housekeeping, HAZMAT accountability, tool & FOD controls, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Communicate effectively both orally and written in a team environment.
- Documented qualifications in related maintenance fields.
- Physically capable of lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, performing repetitive movements, and working from ground level to overhead.
- Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, and twisting.
- Must be a United States citizen and possess an Interim Secret Clearance prior to starting and be able to obtain a Final Secret Security Clearance.
- Minimum 3 years experience with U-2 or Fighter aircraft maintenance and modification activities to include Depot Maintenance or MODs.
- Experience in U-2 and/or Fighter Aircraft Avionics, Electrical and Environmental or structures specialties.
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics, workbooks.
- Experience with USAF products and processes to include hardware and maintenance, technical orders and technical drawings, at the organizational and intermediate levels.
- Experience operating autonomously with minimal direction from management.
- Experience in process development and continuous improvement.
- Experience managing the production of weekly status reports, metrics, incorporation documents, and schedules.
- Experience interpreting and executing policies and procedures that typically affect aircraft maintenance and modification activities as related to US services.
- Familiarity with systems such as Service-Flo, FIN, JEDI, DIMS & writing AR's.
- U-2 Aircraft MOD experience.
This position requires a government security clearance. Minimum Interim Secret Clearance required prior to starting and must be able to obtain a Final Secret Security Clearance. Must be a US Citizen.
Benefits and CompensationMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Holidays. Additional benefits may vary by location.
Annual base salary ranges: $77,700 - $136,965 for most states (excluding large metro areas), $89,300 - $154,905 for major metropolitan areas. Salary may vary by location and experience.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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