Aircraft Mechanic, F-; Crew Chief - Level 4

Basic Qualifications

• Must have 12 months of hands‑on flightline F‑35 maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS), including Anomaly Fault Resolution System, Customer Relationship Management, Joint Technical Data Navigation, Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA)/Maintenance Vehicle Interface (MVI) activities, Configuration Management, and forms documentation.
• Experience with supply chain management activities.
• 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 be a U.S. Citizen; the position is located at a facility that requires special access.
• Must possess a U.S. passport and hold a FAA aircraft and Power Plant Mechanic license.
• Valid Interim clearance prior to start and maintain Interim/Secret clearance throughout the duration.

• Perform maintenance, repair, launch, and recovery activities on partner and foreign military sales F‑35 aircraft.
• Ensure aircraft are in good mechanical condition and safe for flight.
• Conduct maintenance, inspections, and servicing on all aircraft systems in accordance with Joint Technical Data (JTD) and all applicable program and service guidance.
• Perform or assist with Field‑Level Modifications and Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance actions.
• Assign tasks to maintenance team members and provide on‑the‑job training for team members and partner aircraft maintenance personnel.
• Maintain and update aircraft records and status within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) of ALIS.
• Keep production staff updated on aircraft status.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Aircraft Supervisor and Associate Aircraft Maintenance Manager.
• Work first (1st), second (2nd), and third (3rd) shifts and be available for temporary duty assignments on short notice, including mandatory overtime.
• Obtain and maintain F‑35 “Red X” and In‑Process Inspection certification.
• Acquire and keep a flight‑line driver’s competency card.
• Maintain an Interim/Secret clearance throughout the duration.
• Work in a culturally diverse environment.

This position may require certain military‑required health screenings and immunizations. The employee must regularly 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 may be required, and extended work hours are possible.

• Experience in the nose‑to‑tail maintenance concept.
• Knowledge and understanding of USAF 21‑101 and 00‑20‑1 maintenance publications, 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 (e.g., canopy and ejection seat); experience in fighter weapons loading; experience in structural repairs and low‑observable system maintenance.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your future and security.

Onsite full‑time at a Lockheed Martin facility.