Egress Aircraft Mechanic, F-16 - Level 4

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the F-16 Egress Aircraft Mechanic for the Taiwan F-16 Block 70 Egress Team which is responsible for delivering expert egress support to the Taiwan Air Force. This position will support the Taiwan Air Force at Taitung Air Base, Taiwan. As the F-16 Egress Aircraft Mechanic you will be responsible for ensuring the aircraft’s egress and life‑support systems are mission ready, safe, and compliant with contract requirements. 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. 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. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain an interim clearance to start. Physical Requirements: 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. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. 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.

Requirements

4 years aircraft egress system experience
Willing to travel for training prior to assignment overseas
Ability to mentor others and communicate concepts and procedures to fellow technicians and customer
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals; understanding symbols, cautions, notes and warnings
Ability to obtain interim clearance and maintain DOD secret clearance and any required special access

Nice To Haves

Military Fighter aircraft egress experience
Craftsman level (xx-level USAF) or similar from Navy, Army, Marines in the egress or escape systems field

Responsibilities

Install egress and life‑support components on F‑16 aircraft.
Inspect and certify egress systems for operational readiness.
Perform operational checks and maintenance on seats, canopies, and life‑support systems.
Serve as the on‑site subject‑matter expert for F‑16 Block 70 egress differences.
Lead technical support and reporting to the Associate Manager for the Taiwan F‑16 Block 70 contract.