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Aircraft Mechanic - F35 - Level 3

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Fort Smith, Arkansas

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Job ID: 661430BR Date posted: Feb. 21, 2024 Program: F-35 Ebbing ANG / FMS
Description:

What You Will Be Doing:
We are in search of a skilled Aircraft Mechanic to join our team, focusing on the comprehensive care of the F-35 aircraft, from launch and recovery to full-spectrum maintenance ("nose-to-tail"). The ideal candidate will ensure our aircraft remain in top mechanical condition, guaranteeing safety and readiness for flight.
Beyond this, you may also:
• Conduct Launch and Recovery operations, alongside full-range maintenance tasks, ensuring the F-35 fleet is operationally ready and safe.
• Complete all maintenance, inspections, and servicing of aircraft systems following strict guidelines and directives.
• Achieve necessary certifications for specialized tasks as required (e.g., confined space entry, borescope inspections).
• Implement Field-Level Modifications and manage Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance requirements.
• Provide essential On-The-Job Training (OJT) to new team members, including Interim Contract Support (ICS), Military maintainers, and International partners, enhancing team capabilities.
• Diligently maintain and update aircraft records and statuses within the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS), ensuring compliance with all directives.
• Communicate effectively with the aircraft production team about current aircraft statuses.
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned by the production and leadership teams.
• Adapt to varying shifts (first, second, and third) on short notice and be ready for temporary duty assignments as needed.
• Uphold stringent housekeeping and safety standards, contributing to a safe and efficient working environment.

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.
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.

Who You Are
This opportunity is perfect for those with a background in aviation maintenance who are passionate about the F-35 aircraft and are looking for an engaging role that offers the chance to work on challenging projects, interact with a diverse team, and contribute to the safety and efficiency of our fleet. If you have a blend of technical skills, cultural curiosity, and a love for aviation, we encourage you to apply and join our team in this exciting role.

Our Commitment to DEI
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.

The position will require working first (1st), second (2nd), or third (3rd) shift(s). This may include certain military required health screenings and immunizations. Position may also require extended work hours.

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

Physical Requirements: Regularly required 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.

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Basic Qualifications:
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Must be able to obtain and keep a secret clearance and must have at least an interim secret clearance to start.

The position will require working first (1st), second (2nd), or third (3rd) shift(s). This may include certain military required health screenings and immunizations. Position may also require extended work hours.

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

Physical Requirements: Regularly required 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.
Desired Skills:
F-35 or 5th Generation Fighter Experience.
Experience with the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS).

Ejection seat tear-down/build up experience.
Joint Technical Data navigation (JTD)
Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA)/Maintenance Vehicle Interface (MVI)

Anomaly Fault Resolution System (AFRS)

Fuel systems experience.

Low Observable (LO) repair and maintenance experience.

Fiber Optic repair and maintenance experience.

Avionics troubleshooting and repair experience

Experience performing in a role of task trainer


Valid US Passport
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Technicians
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available

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Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.

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Benefits

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    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

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    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

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