Description:This position is part of the Quality Assurance Support Team for the F-16 Flight Test Program at Edwards AFB CA and will be responsible for aircraft support / test equipment inspections. Experience in component removal/replacement scheduled and unscheduled maintenance; Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) and aircraft modification execution. Technical requirements also include assist/verify fault isolation, troubleshooting, and repair of system failures detected during operational checks associated with modifications and restoration of aircraft to flying condition subsequent to accomplishment of modifications and maintenance. Interprets and uses various test equipment and works from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals. Must be willing to train and assist in multiple disciplines. Selected candidate will have experience with understanding technical requirements on fighter type aircraft. Candidate must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, structure repair manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes - Identify aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown on engineering documentation and technical orders.
Physical Demands:
Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements, work overhead, to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist with and without fall protection devices.
Secret Security Clearance required
Basic Qualifications:
* Three to five years of experience specifically in fighter aircraft maintenance and Quality Control. This experience should include practical involvement in maintaining fighter aircraft and ensuring that all maintenance activities meet required standards.

* Experience in conducting audits, including both in-progress and post-maintenance inspections.

* Experienced in reading and understanding blueprints/drawings. This involves the capability to interpret technical schematics and diagrams related to aircraft maintenance and repair
Desired Skills:
* Extensive background in flight testing, ideally with hands-on experience.
* Familiarity with flight test instrumentation and procedures.
* Previous experience working directly on fighter aircraft, particularly in a flight line capacity.
* A 5 or 7 Skill level USAF AFSC, Navy NEC, or Marine MOS rating.
* Alternatively, an equivalent Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) FAA certificate.
* Proficiency in working with aircraft systems, support and test equipment.
* Experience in conducting on and off aircraft inspections.
* Experience with aircraft modifications is a plus.
* Knowledge of Power Plant systems.
* Expertise in Flight controls and Environmental Systems.
* Experience with Phase inspections.
* Proficient in Maintenance Information Systems including:
- Electronic Maintenance Instructions.
- Aircraft Forms Documentation.
- Supply Chain Management.
* Tool Control, FOD (Foreign Object Damage), Supply Chain, HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials), Training, Quality, and Security programs.
* Experience with preflight, postflight, and thru-flight inspections.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off

The base range for this position in California is $31.76 - $50.48.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First