Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 4

Lockheed Martin • Fallon, NV

17h • Onsite

About The Position

You will be the F-35 Aircraft Mechanic for the Aircraft Maintenance Team which is responsible for keeping the fleet flight‑ready and safe. This position is located at our Fallon, Nevada site. What You Will Be Doing As the F-35 Aircraft Mechanic you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality maintenance and repair to ensure every aircraft meets stringent safety and performance standards.

Requirements

• 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).
• Candidates should expect to depart on temporary duty assignments with short notice, dependent on customer or LM ICS needs to include stateside or overseas.
• Candidate must be able to acquire and maintain a flight line driver's competency card.
• This position may include certain military 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.
• 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 Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object damage (FOD), Supply, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), Quality, and Security programs

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Two years' recent (within one year) armament, explosives handling, and weapons loading experience as 5 or 7-skill level USAF AFSC, CDI/CDQAR USN NEC, CDI/CDQAR USMC or US Army Aviation attack helicopter maintenance technician
• 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

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, launch, and recovery activities on F‑35 aircraft.
• Conduct inspections and servicing in accordance with Joint Technical Data and all applicable program guidance.
• Assign tasks and provide on‑the‑job training to other maintenance team members.
• Maintain and update aircraft records in the ALIS/CMMS and keep production staff informed of status.
• Support field‑level modifications and Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) actions.

Benefits

• 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.
• We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus
• Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees