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Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 (Crew Chief) - Level 4

Lockheed Martin

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

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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.

F-35 Red X And In-Process Inspection CertificationFlight Line Driver's Competency CardSecret clearance

Job overview

Lockheed Martin seeks a skilled Aircraft Crew Chief Mechanic to perform maintenance, repair, launch, and recovery on F-35 aircraft at Luke AFB, ensuring safety, managing records, training staff, and supporting shift work and clearances.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS)Anomaly Fault Resolution SystemCustomer Relationship ManagementJoint Technical Data NavigationPortable Maintenance Aid (PMA)/Maintenance Vehicle Interface (MVI)Configuration ManagementSupply Chain ManagementSafetyTool ControlForeign Object Damage (FOD)SupplyHazardous Material (HAZMAT)QualitySecurity ProgramsValid US PassportFAA Aircraft and Power Plant Mechanic LicenseNose-to-Tail Maintenance ConceptUSAF 21-101 and 00-20-1 Maintenance PublicationsDCMA Instruction 8210AS9110 StandardsOn-the-Job TrainerGood Communication SkillsEngine Run CertificationCombat Avionics SystemsFighter Aircraft Crew Escape SystemsFighter Weapons LoadingStructural RepairsLow Observable System Maintenance

Qualifications

12 Months Hands-on Flightline F-35 Maintenance ExperienceMinimum 4 Years Hands-on Working Experience in 5 or 7-Skill Level USAF AFSC Etc.US CitizenshipInterim/Secret ClearanceF-35 Red X and in-Process Inspection CertificationFlight Line Driver's Competency Card

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:

We are in search of a skilled Aircraft Crew Chief

Mechanic to join our team for 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.

  • Considered candidates must be capable of

working first (1st), second (2nd), and third (3rd)

shift(s) and 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 obtain and maintain

F-35 "Red X" and In-Process Inspection

certification.

  • Candidate must be able to acquire and keep a

flight line driver's competency card.

  • Must have a Interim clearance prior to start

and maintain an Interim/Secret clearance

through out the duration

  • Ability to work in a culturally diverse

environment.

  • Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at

a facility that requires special access.

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. (https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/working-here#benefits)

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.

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:

Must have 12 months of hands-on flightline F-35 maintenance experience to include working knowledge of the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) to include, 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 and supply chain management activities.

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 or 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.

Desired Skills

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

Valid US 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.

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.

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