Lockheed Martin · 3 hours ago
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Staff - MQ-1 OR MQ-9 - OCONUS
Fort Walton Beach Florida
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95K/yr - $167K/yr
15+ years expLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, currently seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer for MQ-1 or MQ-9 aircraft. This role involves directing organizational-level maintenance, repairs, and modifications while ensuring compliance with government publications and directives.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Directs the performance of all Organizational-Level maintenance, repairs and modifications on MQ-9 aircraft and associated equipment in accordance with applicable government publications and directives
Attends customer meetings as required by the Performance Work Statement and is prepared to discuss maintenance actions and their impact on operations and logistics
Directs servicing, pre-, thru-, and post-flight inspections, launch and recovery activities, weapons loading and unloading, troubleshooting to the level described in the applicable MQ-1 and MQ-9 Technical Orders, LRU removal and replacement for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, scheduled periodic inspections and post-maintenance checks and verifications
Enforces strict adherence to technical data and management procedures IAW PWS
Ensure aircraft and equipment status is accurately reflected in both the maintenance forms and the Maintenance Information System (MIS)
Verifies aircraft status in the MIS no less than once per shift
Participates in developing and executing daily Air Tasking Orders
Manages the maintenance production effort by assigning priorities to meet the flying and maintenance schedules
Fully understands and is prepared to implement disaster control duties and responsibilities pertaining to aircraft/SE movement and personnel evacuation IAW government directives
Maintains a current copy of the on-base disaster map with cordon overlay and appropriate functional checklists outlining duties
Understands aircraft status and inventory reporting as covered in Air Force Instruction 21-103 and applicable supplements
Determines, tracks, and reports aircraft status, including ETIC, IAW AFI 21-103 and government directives
Authorize CANN actions when authorized
Monitors Crash, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) program activities and local procedures designed to protect personnel and prevent further damage to aircraft, equipment, and other resources
Verifies MICAP conditions exist and reviews MICAP's status daily for accuracy
Ensures flightline munitions are handled, accounted for, and expended IAW AFI 21-201 and local instructions
Ensures strict compliance and adherence with environmental directives and applicable environmental protection/compliance guidance
Ensures compliance with applicable government safety directives, standards, and industrial safety publications
Encourages a work environment of zero accident and injuries including no lost time accidents
Qualification
Required
Must have at least 15 years experience in aircraft maintenance with at least three (3) years experience in a leadership and/or management role equivalent to an U.S. Air Force Maintenance Superintendent
Must have at least 1 year experience on MQ-1 and/or MQ-9 aircraft
Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance
Must successfully complete CONUS Replacement Center (CRC)
Must have a valid US Passport
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledgeable of applicable maintenance directives listed in Air Force Instruction 21-101
Possesses the ability to cultivate relations and building partnerships at all levels within LMCO
Demonstrated ability for problem solving and prioritizing multiple projects
Understanding of ISO 9001:2008/AS 91000 quality standards and related federal/state/local laws/regulations
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Lockheed Martin
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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