Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 4 jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 4 days ago

Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 4

Lockheed Martin is seeking an F-35 Aircraft Mechanic to join their Aircraft Maintenance Team in Fallon, Nevada. The role involves delivering high-quality maintenance and repair to ensure aircraft meet safety and performance standards, as well as conducting inspections and providing on-the-job training to team members.

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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

Qualification

F-35 maintenanceFAA aircraft licenseEngine Run CertificationOn-The-Job trainerArmament handling experienceFighter weapons loadingMentoring teammatesAdaptabilityDetail-oriented

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen
Possess an active Secret clearance to start
Ability to obtain a flight-line driver's competency card
Experience in aircraft maintenance
Strong commitment to safety
Ability to mentor teammates
Adapt to evolving technical requirements
Ability to work first (1st), second (2nd), or third (3rd) shift(s)
Ability to travel on short-notice TDY assignments
Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds
Perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach with hands and arms
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist
Confined Space Entry

Preferred

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
Experience in fighter aircraft crew escape systems (i.e. canopy and ejection seat)
Experience in fighter weapons loading
Experience in structural repairs and low observable system maintenance

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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