Corrosion Low Observable Crew Chief Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 4

Lockheed Martin•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Corrosion Low Observable Crew Chief - Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 4 for the F-35 Corrosion Maintenance Team which is responsible for ensuring aircraft readiness through expert corrosion control and maintenance on the F-35 CTOL airframe. This position is located in Ghedi, Italy, situated on the south western side of Lake Garda, boasting a captivating blend of natural beauty and cultural treasures. This area offers a delightful mix of history, stunning vistas, and delightful culinary adventures.

Requirements

Must have 2-years 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.
Must have an associate’s degree or FAA A&P License with 4 years related experience; or will accept high school diploma with 8 years specialized working experience as 5 or 7-skill level USAF AFSC, CDI/CDQAR Navy NEC, or CDI/CDQAR United States Marine Corps, or equivalent on Fighter Attack Aircraft.
Knowledge of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object damage (FOD), Supply, Hazardous maintenance activities and supervise other maintenance activities on aircraft.
Develop work schedules and assign tasks to other maintenance team members.
Working experience and knowledge of activities such as documenting discrepancies in the Corrosion Management System and Low Observable Health Assessment System (LOHAS) as well as supporting supply chain management activities.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Nice To Haves

FAA aircraft and Power Plant Mechanic license.
Experience in Low Observable (LO) materials and processes, LOHAS, LO verification.
Experience in F-35 Avionics.
Experience in Crew Chief/Plane Captain duties.
Experience in the Nose-to-Tail maintenance concept.
Experience as an On-The-Job trainer.
Good communication skills.
Ability to speak/read Italian
Experience interfacing with NATO customers
International Expat experience

Responsibilities

Lead nose‑to‑tail corrosion maintenance on the F-35 CTOL airframe, applying expertise in Low Observable Materials.
Conduct and oversee corrosion inspections, ensuring compliance with F-35 standards and Joint Technical Data.
Perform on‑the‑job training for team members and partner personnel.
Manage workorder documentation, action requests, and updating and documenting discrepancies in the Corrosion Management System and Low Observable Health Assessment System (LOHAS) within the Computerized Maintenance Management System.