Field & Service Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Lockheed Martin•Patuxent River, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Field & Service Mechanic - 2nd Shift for the aircraft maintenance team supporting the JSF program at the Patuxent River flight test site. This position will require employee to work in a team environment maintaining F-35 aircraft. Tasks will include items such as aircraft Inspection, servicing, repair, overhaul, modification, fabrication and weapon loading as required. Embark on a career that sets you amongst the elite group of technicians supporting the F-35 program at Patuxent River. This role goes beyond the traditional scope of aircraft maintenance; it immerses you in a world where you will maintain, modify, inspect, and troubleshoot the cutting-edge F-35 aircraft, both scheduled and unscheduled. You're not just working on any aircraft; you're ensuring the peak performance of a machine at the forefront of aviation technology. As a Field & Service Mechanic with our team, you may also: Engage in all facets of F-35 maintenance, embodying both routine checks and the unforeseen challenges that come with pioneering aircraft technology. Dive into aircraft modification projects, bringing experimental technologies from the blueprint phase to operational reality. Participate in the development of groundbreaking technologies, including software, hardware, and advanced 5th Generation integration testing, directly impacting the future of aviation. Be at the forefront of F-35 related testing, playing a pivotal role within both Aeronautics and Engineering & Technology sectors. Contribute to the enterprise-leading efforts in testing F-35 B/C models for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, directly enhancing the capabilities of our warfighters. Lead in the realms of software improvement, testing, and deployment, ensuring the F-35 remains at the apex of 5th Generation technological advancement. Join us at the tip of the spear in aviation innovation, where every task you undertake is a step toward redefining the future of aerospace. This is more than a job; it's a mission. A mission that shapes the world of aeronautics, supports our nation's military and allies, and tests the limits of what's possible in the skies.

Requirements

Must have been previously awarded one of the following including but not limited to: A USAF 5 or 7 Skill level / Navy NEC / Marine MOS discipline rating, Airframe and Power Plant license, or an FCC license.
Experienced with one or multiple general aircraft subsystems such as Hydraulics, Fuel, Engine, Electrical, Weapons Loading, Environmental, Structural Repair, Machine Shop, Communication and Egress Systems.
Experience with reading and interpreting Engineering Drawings, Blueprints and instructions.
Experience with Safety, Tool Control, FOD, Supply, HAZMAT, Training, Quality, and Security programs.
Experience with Maintenance documentation systems such as Electronic Maintenance Instructions and Aircraft Forms Documentation.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
The selected candidate must possess an active Interim Secret clearance to start.
Ability to support customer requested business travel or TDY
Ability to attain required qualifications within projected training timeline

Nice To Haves

Current 5th Generation Fighter experience to include but not limited to: A.L.I.S. CMMS/Documentation
Aircraft Engineering Instructions knowledge/understanding
NAVAIR 4790 familiarization
DCMA 8210 familiarization
A&P License or equivalent
Prior Plane Captain / Dedicated Crew Chief Qualification

Responsibilities

Maintain, modify, inspect, and troubleshoot the cutting-edge F-35 aircraft, both scheduled and unscheduled.
Engage in all facets of F-35 maintenance, embodying both routine checks and the unforeseen challenges that come with pioneering aircraft technology.
Dive into aircraft modification projects, bringing experimental technologies from the blueprint phase to operational reality.
Participate in the development of groundbreaking technologies, including software, hardware, and advanced 5th Generation integration testing, directly impacting the future of aviation.
Be at the forefront of F-35 related testing, playing a pivotal role within both Aeronautics and Engineering & Technology sectors.
Contribute to the enterprise-leading efforts in testing F-35 B/C models for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, directly enhancing the capabilities of our warfighters.
Lead in the realms of software improvement, testing, and deployment, ensuring the F-35 remains at the apex of 5th Generation technological advancement.
Aircraft Inspection, servicing, repair, overhaul, modification, fabrication and weapon loading as required.