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Aerospace and Aviation
Fort Smith, AR (On-Site/Office)
Job Number 715344BR
Description:You will be the F-35 Aircraft Mechanic for the Aircraft Maintenance Team which is responsible for keeping the F-35 fleet flight-ready and safe. This position is located in Fort Smith, AR.
What You Will Be Doing
As the F-35 Aircraft Mechanic you will be responsible for delivering nose-to-tail maintenance, launch and recovery support, and technical training to ensure the aircraft are always mission capable.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Conduct launch and recovery operations and full-spectrum maintenance to keep the F-35 fleet operationally ready.
- Perform inspections, servicing, and repairs of aircraft systems in strict compliance with directives.
- Execute field-level modifications and manage Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance requirements.
- Provide on-the-job training to new team members, contractors, and international partners.
- Maintain accurate aircraft records in ALIS and communicate status to the production team.
- Uphold stringent housekeeping and safety standards, contributing to a safe and efficient working environment.
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 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
You are a collaborative, detail-oriented professional with extensive hands-on experience maintaining advanced tactical aircraft. You thrive in fast-paced environments, readily adapt to shifting schedules, and are committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This role offers a direct impact on mission readiness and provides a platform to grow your technical expertise on one of the world's most sophisticated aircraft.
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 active 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:
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:
- Requires minimum of 2 years hands-on working experience USAF, Navy, United States Marine Corps, or equivalent Aircraft maintenance or A&P certification.
- Knowledge of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object damage (FOD), Supply, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), Quality, and Security programs
- 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.
- Ability to travel, to include short notice and overseas.
- 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.
- Valid Drivers License required. Additionally, candidate must be able to acquire and keep a flight line driver's competency card.
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
- Ordnance 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 employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Technicians
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available
Description:You will be the F-35 Aircraft Mechanic for the Aircraft Maintenance Team which is responsible for keeping the F-35 fleet flight-ready and safe. This position is located in Fort Smith, AR.
What You Will Be Doing
As the F-35 Aircraft Mechanic you will be responsible for delivering nose-to-tail maintenance, launch and recovery support, and technical training to ensure the aircraft are always mission capable.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Conduct launch and recovery operations and full-spectrum maintenance to keep the F-35 fleet operationally ready.
- Perform inspections, servicing, and repairs of aircraft systems in strict compliance with directives.
- Execute field-level modifications and manage Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance requirements.
- Provide on-the-job training to new team members, contractors, and international partners.
- Maintain accurate aircraft records in ALIS and communicate status to the production team.
- Uphold stringent housekeeping and safety standards, contributing to a safe and efficient working environment.
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 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
You are a collaborative, detail-oriented professional with extensive hands-on experience maintaining advanced tactical aircraft. You thrive in fast-paced environments, readily adapt to shifting schedules, and are committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This role offers a direct impact on mission readiness and provides a platform to grow your technical expertise on one of the world's most sophisticated aircraft.
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 active 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:
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:
- Requires minimum of 2 years hands-on working experience USAF, Navy, United States Marine Corps, or equivalent Aircraft maintenance or A&P certification.
- Knowledge of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object damage (FOD), Supply, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), Quality, and Security programs
- 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.
- Ability to travel, to include short notice and overseas.
- 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.
- Valid Drivers License required. Additionally, candidate must be able to acquire and keep a flight line driver's competency card.
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
- Ordnance 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 employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
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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