Standard Job Description
| This occupation requires the inspection of structural/electrical/plumbing assemblies, sub-assemblies, bench assemblies, functional installations, and components for workmanship and conformance to requirements; the final assembly and mating of airplane structural components; installations of Functional units and systems; shakedown and operational checkout of the completed airplane and component assemblies from production and prior to flight line. Rejects unacceptable items and prepares documentation for their disposition. Inspects the sealing operations performed on new or completely stripped, modified and resealed integral wing tanks in tank seal building, including all related structural and functional installations contained for conformance to applicable designs and specifications and rejects and dispositions unacceptable items. Inspects and approves the final operational checkout of the completed airplane under simulated flight conditions prior to transfer to flight line including check for adherence to latest design changes, and customer requirements. Inspects jig loading and mating, framing, skinning, riveting, and out-of-jig shakedown of structural assemblies, sub-assemblies, and bench assemblies for workmanship and conformance with requirements. Inspects such assemblies as fuselage and center sections, outer and inner wings, and any attached structural installations for alignment, contour, material, finish and shortages; checks rivets, bolts, screws, and fasteners for cracks, edge distance, and size. Inspects functional installations such as electrical, hydraulic, plumbing and rigging units and components for workmanship, clearance, tension, coding, finish, alignment, routing, location, and conformance with other similar requirements. Inspects and approves bonding and pressure testing operations. Inspects spot-welded parts and assemblies for workmanship, correct assembly, contour, cracks, faults, edge distance, and spots in radii. Stamps or otherwise approves acceptable items; rejects unacceptable items; prepares documentation for disposition of unacceptable items. Performs inspection of integral wing tanks and related structural installations and modification for conformance to applicable designs and specifications. Inspects the tank and installations for such factors as completeness, workmanship, freedom from foreign matter, and sealability. Inspects aircraft during and after priming and final painting operations. |
Basic Qualifications
Candidates are required to have the following minimum levels of experience and/or training:
Four years of experience, that includes any combination of the following:
1. Military aircraft structures quality assurance experience.
2. Aircraft assembly, structures, electrical installation or hydraulics installation experience.
3. One-year experience in application of aircraft finishes may offset one year of the four-year requirement.
4. Completion of the LMASC Chattahoochee Technical Institute Production Inspection Training Course of 300-400 hours may offset one year of the four-year requirement.
5. Passing score of the ASQ Certified Inspector examination may offset two years of the four-year requirement.
Must successfully pass the Lockheed Martin facilitated entrance Q&MS Inspection examination prior to employment. Must be able to demonstrate ability to enter and satisfy associated requirements within the Human Factors Assessment prior to employment.
Desired Skills
Pay Information
- $27.77 - $52.76
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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.
- Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
- 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) 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.