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Lockheed Martin · 15 hours ago

Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 3

positionArizona, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

Lockheed Martin is seeking an F-35 Aircraft Mechanic for the 62 AMU team responsible for maintaining the operational readiness of F-35 aircraft at Luke AFB. The role involves delivering safe, flight-ready aircraft through comprehensive maintenance, inspections, and training.

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Responsibilities

Perform launch and recovery activities and nose-to-tail maintenance on F-35 aircraft
Execute field-level modifications and Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance actions
Provide on-the-job training to interim contract support, USAF maintainers, and international organic maintainers
Maintain and update aircraft records, ensuring strict compliance with directives and informing production staff of status
Obtain and retain a flight-line driver competency card and work first, second, or third shift—and short-notice TDY—as required

Qualification

5th Generation Fighter ExperienceAutonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS)Avionics troubleshootingRepairEjection seat tear-down/build upFuel systems experienceLow Observable (LO) repairWeapons loading experienceFiber Optic repairHands-on problem solvingDetail-orientedCollaborative

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen
Possess an active Secret clearance to start
Collaborative, detail-oriented professional
Proven ability to work in fast-paced, mission-critical environments
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to perform repetitive movements
Ability to work overhead
Ability to use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel
Ability to reach with hands and arms
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist
Ability to perform Confined Space Entry
Willingness to work first, second, or third shift
Willingness to work short-notice TDY

Preferred

5th Generation Fighter Experience
Experience with the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS)
Ejection seat tear-down/build up experience
Fuel systems experience
Low Observable (LO) repair and maintenance experience
Weapons loading experience
Fiber Optic repair and maintenance experience
Avionics troubleshooting and repair experience
Experience performing in a role of task trainer

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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