Aircraft Mechanic F-35 Engines - Fort Smith, AR, United States - Lockheed Martin

Description

Job Number 661433BR Description:

What You Will Be Doing:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled F-35 Aircraft Engine Mechanic to join our team
This role is essential in ensuring the operational readiness and safety of our F-35 fleet through meticulous maintenance, repair, launch, and recovery efforts

The ideal candidate will have a background in fighter jet engine maintenance, a passion for aviation, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Beyond this, you may also:

• Execute comprehensive maintenance and repair activities on F-35 aircraft engines, ensuring they meet the highest standards of mechanical integrity and flight safety.
• Conduct thorough inspections and servicing of aircraft engines in line with Joint Technical Data (JTD) and all relevant program and service guidelines.
• Lead and support Field-Level Modifications and Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance initiatives, enhancing engine performance and reliability.
• Coordinate and allocate engine maintenance tasks among team members, fostering an environment of teamwork and efficiency.
• Provide specialized On-The-Job training to both internal team members and partner aircraft maintenance personnel, sharing expertise in F-35 engine maintenance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date aircraft engine records and statuses using the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS), ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Regularly inform the Production staff of aircraft engine status, facilitating effective planning and operational readiness.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the Aircraft Supervisor and Associate Aircraft Maintenance Manager, contributing to the overall mission success

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 role is perfectly suited for aviation enthusiasts who thrive on technical challenges and take pride in contributing to the safety and readiness of our F-35 fleet
If you possess a blend of technical expertise, a passion for aviation, and a collaborative spirit, we invite you to apply and join our team in this exciting and rewarding position
Our Commitment to DEI
We Hear You, We See You
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions
We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse-thinkers like you At Lockheed Martin Aeronau
The position will require working first (1st), second (2nd), or third (3rd) shift(s)
Candidates should expect to depart on temporary duty assignments with short notice, dependent on customer or LM ICS needs to include stateside or overseas
This may include certain military required health screenings and immunizations
Position may also require extended work hours
Candidate must be able to acquire and maintain 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
*Must be a US Citizen
This position is located at a facility that requires special access and an Interim clearance prior to start and maintain an Interim/Secret clearance through out the duration
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Basic Qualifications:
Requires minimum of 4 years hands-on working experience in 5 or 7-skill level USAF AFSC, CDI/CDQAR Navy NEC, or CDI/CDQAR United States Marine Corps, or equivalent on Fighter Attack Aircraft
Should have 6 months of hands-on F-35 maintenance experience to include working experience and knowledge of Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) to include, Anomaly Fault Resolution System, Customer Relationship Management, Joint Technical Data Navigation, Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA)/Maintenance Vehicle Interface (MVI) activities, Configuration Management and forms documentation and supply chain management activities
Knowledge of F135 Engine removal & Install Knowledge of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object damage (FOD), Supply, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), Quality, and Security programs

Desired Skills:
An FAA aircraft and Power Plant Mechanic license is desirable
Experience as an On-The-Job trainer
Proficiency with LM's F-35 Nose-to-Tail maintenance concept Engine Run Certification, fighter aircraft crew escape systems (i.e
canopy and ejection seat), experience in fighter weapons loading and experience in structural repairs and low observable system maintenance are highly desirable

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 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