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Lockheed Martin · 11 hours ago

Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 3

positionFort Smith, AR
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

Lockheed Martin is seeking an F-35 Aircraft Mechanic for their Aircraft Maintenance Team, responsible for maintaining the F-35 fleet flight-ready and safe. The role includes conducting maintenance, providing technical training, and ensuring operational readiness of the aircraft.

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Responsibilities

Conduct launch and recovery operations and full‑spectrum maintenance to keep the F‑35 fleet operationally ready
Perform inspections, servicing, and repairs of aircraft systems in strict compliance with directives
Execute field‑level modifications and manage Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance requirements
Provide on‑the‑job training to new team members, contractors, and international partners
Maintain accurate aircraft records in ALIS and communicate status to the production team
Uphold stringent housekeeping and safety standards, contributing to a safe and efficient working environment

Qualification

F-35 experienceALIS proficiencyAvionics troubleshootingEjection seat experienceFuel systems experienceLow Observable repairFiber Optic repairOrdnance experienceTask trainer experienceJoint Technical Data navigationPortable Maintenance AidMaintenance Vehicle InterfaceAnomaly Fault Resolution System

Required

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
Must possess an active Secret clearance to start
Position will require working first (1st), second (2nd), or third (3rd) shift(s)
Candidate must be able to acquire and keep a flight line driver's competency card
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

F-35 or 5th Generation Fighter Experience
Experience with the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS)
Ejection seat tear-down/build up experience
Joint Technical Data navigation (JTD)
Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA)/Maintenance Vehicle Interface (MVI)
Anomaly Fault Resolution System (AFRS)
Fuel systems experience
Low Observable (LO) repair and maintenance experience
Fiber Optic repair and maintenance experience
Avionics troubleshooting and repair experience
Ordnance experience
Experience performing in a role of task trainer
Valid US Passport

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options
Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package

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.
dateFounded in 1912
location
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.lockheedmartin.com

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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