Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 4 Job Details

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Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 4

Posting Start Date: 9/3/26

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What You Will Be Doing:
We are in search of a skilled Aircraft Crew Chief Mechanic to join our team out at 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.

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 24 months of hands-on flightline F-35
maintenance experience to include working
knowledge of Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) to include:

- Anomaly Fault Resolution System (AFRS)
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Joint Technical Data (JTD) Navigation
- Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA) and Maintenance Vehicle Interface (MVI) activities
- Configuration Management
- Forms Documentation
- Supply Chain Management (SCM) 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.

-Be able to obtain flight line driving certification (COMP Card)

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.

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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.