Aircraft Mechanic, F-; Crew Chief - Level 4

Basic Qualifications

• Requires minimum of 4 years hands‑on working experience in 5 or 7‑skill level USAF AFSC, CDI/CDQAR Navy NEC, US Army Aviation MOS, CDI/CDQAR United States Marine Corps, or equivalent on Fighter/Attack Helicopter aircraft.
• Knowledge of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Supply, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), Quality, and Security programs.
• Must have 36 months of hands‑on flightline F‑35 maintenance experience, including working knowledge of Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) and its components:
  Anomaly Fault Resolution System (AFRS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Joint Technical Data (JTD), Navigation Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA), Maintenance Vehicle Interface (MVI) activities, configuration management, forms documentation, and supply chain management (SCM) activities.

We are in search of a skilled Aircraft Crew Chief Mechanic to join our CLS team. This position is located at Luke AFB, AZ. Job requirements and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs Maintenance, Repair, Launch, and Recovery activities on Partner and Foreign Military Sales F‑35 aircraft.
• Ensures aircraft are in good mechanical condition and safe for flight.
• Performs maintenance, inspections, and servicing requirements on all aircraft systems in accordance with Joint Technical Data (JTD) and all applicable program and service guidance.
• Performs and/or assists with Field‑Level Modifications and Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance actions.
• Assigns tasks to other maintenance team members, performs On‑The‑Job training for team members and partner aircraft maintenance personnel.
• Maintains and updates aircraft records and status within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) of the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS).
• Keeps the production staff updated on aircraft status.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Aircraft Supervisor and Associate Aircraft Maintenance Manager.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain F‑35 "Red X" and In‑Process Inspection certification.

As outlined above, the role involves comprehensive hands‑on aircraft maintenance and training responsibilities.

We offer flexible work schedules, comprehensive benefits, and an investment in your future and security. 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.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN. Must have an Interim clearance prior to start and obtain a Secret clearance throughout the duration. Considered candidates must be capable of working first (1st), second (2nd), and third (3rd) shifts, as well as departing on temporary duty assignments, on short notice, dependent on customer needs. Candidate must be able to work mandatory overtime when required.

Candidate must be able to acquire and keep a flight line driver's competency card.

This position may include certain required health screenings and immunizations. It may also require extended work hours. Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, and feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist. Confined Space Entry.

• Valid U.S. passport.
• FAA aircraft and Power Plant Mechanic license.
• Experience in the Nose‑to‑Tail maintenance concept.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of USAF 21‑101 and 00‑20‑1 maintenance publications as well as DCMA Instruction 8210, and AS9110 Standards.
• Experience as an On‑The‑Job trainer.
• Good communication skills.
• Engine Run Certification, combat avionics systems, fighter aircraft crew escape systems (i.e., canopy and ejection seat), experience in fighter weapons loading, experience in structural repairs and low observable system maintenance are highly desirable.

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.