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Job description
Standard Job Description
You will be the F-35 Aircraft Mechanic for a team which is responsible for maintaining the operational readiness of F‑35 aircraft at Luke AFB, AZ.
What You Will Be Doing:
As the F-35 Aircraft Mechanic you will be responsible for delivering safe, flight‑ready aircraft through comprehensive maintenance, inspections, and training.
Your responsibilities will include:
Perform launch and recovery activities and nose‑to‑tail maintenance on F‑35 aircraft.
Execute field‑level modifications and Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance actions.
Provide on‑the‑job training to interim contract support, USAF maintainers, and international organic maintainers.
Maintain and update aircraft records, ensuring strict compliance with directives and informing production staff of status.
Obtain and retain a flight‑line driver competency card and work first, second, or third shift-and short‑notice TDY-as required.
What's In It For You:
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. 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 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, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are:
You are a collaborative, detail‑oriented professional with a proven ability to work in fast‑paced, mission‑critical environments. You thrive on hands‑on problem solving, can obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, and are ready to contribute to a team that values safety, precision, and continuous improvement.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an interim clearance to start with the ability to obtain a Final Secret clearance.
Physical Requirements:
This position may include certain required health screenings and immunizations. Position 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/or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist. Confined Space Entry.
Basic Qualifications
The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:
Three years' experience as a USAF aircraft maintenance or USN or USMC aircraft fighter aircraft maintenance or US Army Aviation helicopter maintenance technician.
Desired Skills
The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates:
5th Generation Fighter Experience.
Experience with the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS)
Ejection seat tear-down/build up experience.
Fuel systems experience.
Low Observable (LO) repair and maintenance experience.
Weapons loading experience.
Fiber Optic repair and maintenance experience.
Avionics troubleshooting and repair experience.
Experience performing in a role of task trainer
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $27.79 - $51.63
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.
Worksite address
glendale, AZ, 85318, US
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