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Nondestructive Inspector, F-35 - Level 4

Lockheed Martin

Luke AFB, AZFull-time$33.37–61.92/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$33.37–61.92/hr
Location
Luke AFB, AZ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NAS410 NDI Level II CertificationFlight Line Driver Competency CardSecret clearanceDriver's License

Job overview

The Nondestructive Inspector supports F-35 sustainment and aircraft modification, upgrades, overhaul, and flightline maintenance, with possible assignments across F-16, F-22, and F-35 platforms. The role performs NDI inspections and supports aircraft maintenance at Luke AFB and deployed locations. It may involve extensive travel, any shift, and work exceeding 40 hours per week. Candidates must hold NAS410 Level II certifications in Ultrasonics and Eddy Current and have at least three years of aircraft NDI experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Ultrasonic InspectionEddy Current InspectionAircraft NDIComputerized WorkstationsEngineering Drawing InterpretationLiquid Penetrant InspectionRadiographyAircraft MaintenanceISO 9001:2015AS9100AS9110Composite RepairALISDCMA Instruction 8210.1DCommunicationDecision-Making

Qualifications

NAS410 NDI Level II Certification3 Years Aircraft NDI ExperienceRelated Field DegreeU.S. CitizenshipInterim Secret ClearanceFinal Secret ClearanceDriver's LicenseCurrent PassportFlight Line Driver Competency CardLift 50 Pounds

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Standard Job Description

What You Will Be Doing:

This position is part of a dynamic team supporting Aircraft Modification, Upgrades, Overhaul and Flightline Maintenance operations as a Quality Inspector designed to support local and Quick Reaction Team global taskings and operations. The primary focus of this position is on F-35 sustainment, but selected candidates will be required to support multiple aircraft platforms such as F-16, F-22, and F-35. This position may require short notice and potentially extended duration TDY as contractual events occur. This position is designed to aid our customers/partners in quickly and efficiently returning aircraft to an airworthy condition and increasing aircraft availability across the enterprise. Additional requirements and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Operate computerized workstations, interpret engineering drawings, and maintain NAS‑410 Level II certification in Eddy Current and Ultrasonic disciplines.

  • This position is designed to support both local and global NDI requirements, which may lead to extensive travel.

  • The selected candidate must be a self-starter, able to make timely decisions and willing to learn all facets of the nose-to-tail maintenance concept for all platforms sustained by the company.

  • This is an operational support role for multiple active fighter units, Partner Nations and Foreign Military Sales, so the selected candidate may be required to work any shift locally or at deployed CONUS/OCONUS locations, and work over 40 hours per week—which may include weekends and holidays—as dictated by as directed by the quality leadership or mission requirements.

  • This position, when not traveling, will be part of the Quality Assurance Team supporting maintenance activities to include: Safe for Flight, Launch, Recovery, Maintenance, Upgrade and Overhaul operations at Luke AFB AZ.

  • Operate computerized workstations, read and interpret engineering drawings.

  • Be a U.S. citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a driver’s license and current passport.

  • Must have at minimum an Interim Secret Security Clearance and be able to obtain a final Secret Security Clearance. Will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. This position is located at facilities that require special access.

  • Be able to acquire and keep a flight line driver's competency card.

  • Have a valid U.S. driver’s license.

What’s In It For You:

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

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.

Basic Qualifications

The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

  • Candidate must be certified as a NAS410 Nondestructive Inspection Level II in Ultrasonics (UT) and Eddy Current (ET)

  • Candidate must have a minimum three years of experience working on aircraft utilizing NDI equipment, standards, probes, etc. in performance of NDI inspections.

Desired Skills

The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates:

  • Degree in related field from accredited university

  • Experience with Liquid Penetrant Inspection (PT) and Radiography (RT) methods.

  • Three years’ of recent (within one year) experience as a USAF, USN, USMC military aircraft maintenance technician or US Army Aviation helicopter maintenance technician. 5th Generation fighter aircraft experience.

  • Familiar with International Standards Organization (ISO) 9001:2015 & AS9100 or AS9110 aviation standards.

  • Composite repair experience.

  • Experience with Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS).

  • Familiar with DCMA Instruction 8210.1D associated in aircraft ground operations and maintenance procedures.

  • Possess effective communication skills for coordinating with Aircraft Managers/Supervisors, Field Service Reps, System Engineers, Maintenance Logistics Support Managers, Customer (DCMA/GCQA), COR/QAE and maintainers regarding quality issues, Instrumentation System Integration, Deficiency Analysis/Reporting, customer complaints, and other issues related to higher quality as they occur.

  • Current U.S. Passport.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $33.37 - $61.92

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.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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

How this job compares

Set against the 632 open Quality Inspector jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$33.37–61.92/hr
  • US median$25–32/hr288 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $47.65/hr, is 66% above the US median midpoint ($29/hr) — in the top quarter of Quality Inspector hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 18 open Quality Inspector jobs in Arizona and 632 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Quality Inspector postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (394 postings).
Education
9 of the 632 open Quality Inspector jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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