Job ID: 715568BR Date posted: Jan. 22, 2026
Description:You will be the F-35 Quality Assurance QRT Inspector for the Quick‑Reaction Team (QRT) which is responsible for supporting aircraft modification, upgrades, overhaul, and flightline maintenance operations. This position is located in NAS Fallon, NV.

What You Will Be Doing
As the F-35 Quality Assurance QRT Inspector you will be responsible for ensuring rapid, high‑quality inspections of F‑35 and other fighter aircraft to sustain mission readiness. You will act as the key quality gate for rapid‑reaction tasks across multiple platforms.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Conduct timely quality inspections of aircraft during modification, upgrade, and overhaul cycles, covering F‑35, F‑16, and F‑22 platforms.

- Coordinate with maintenance crews and customers to expedite return of aircraft to airworthy status, meeting aggressive tasking timelines.

- Travel up to 50% of the time, including CONUS/OCONUS deployments, and operate on rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.

- This position, when not traveling, will be part of the infrastructure at NAS Fallon, NV supporting F-35C
launch, recovery and maintenance support.
Maintain and update flight‑line driver competency cards and uphold all safety and security protocols.

- Support NAS Fallon infrastructure for F‑35C launch, recovery, and maintenance activities.

What’s In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.


Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Must have at minimum an Interim Secret Security Clearance and be able to obtain a Final Secret. Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license, be able to acquire and keep a flight line driver's
competency card.

Physical Requirements:
This position may include certain required health screenings and immunizations. Position may also require extended work hours.
Basic Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of 5th Generation (F-35, F-22) and/or
Legacy F-16, F-18, F-15, Fighter Aircraft experience in Modification, Maintenance and/or Quality Assurance
roles.

- Candidate must have a minimum of a USAF 7-level
skill rating (or equivalent experience) or UNS/USMC
Level 3000 ASM rating and/or 2 years of recent
experience as a Quality Control Inspector/Collateral
Duty Inspector (CDI)/Quality Assurance in an aircraft
maintenance environment.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with a knowledge of the Autonomic
Logistics Information System (ALIS) management
system and Integrated Maintenance Data System(s)
(i.e. IMDS).

- At least 1 year experience identifying and
understanding non-conformities as they relate to
safety-of-flight inspections, procedural breakdowns,
and/or program (process) audits.

- Experience in using various inspection
measurement tools.

- At least 1 year experience conducting incident and/
or mishap investigation audits, preparing quality
documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing,
and summarizing information, and trends including
failed process, recalls, corrective actions, and
validations.

- At least 2 years of experience in inspection of
Aerospace Ground Equipment AGE/GSE; Hazardous
Waste Management programs; Tool & FOD industry
standards; equipment calibration procedures;
general security procedures.

- Familiar with DCMA Instruction 8210.1C or D
associated in aircraft ground operations and
maintenance procedures.

- Familiar with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 21-101
Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management
and/or OPNAV 4790 Naval Aviation Maintenance
Program (NAMP) instructions.

- Plan and conduct Process Compliance Surveillance
Program (PCSP) audits.

- Familiar with International Standards Organization
(ISO) 9001:2015 & AS9100 or AS9110 aviation
standards.

- Ejection Seat Build/R&I qualified.

- Confined Space Entry qualified.

- Canopy Flexible Linear Shape Charge (FLSC)
qualified.

- AS9100/9110 Audit inspector certified (QMS).

- Possess effective communication skills for
coordinating with Aircraft Managers/Supervisors,
Field Service Reps, System Engineers, Maintenance
Logistics Support Managers, Customer (DCMA/
GCQA), COR/QAE and maintainers regarding quality
issues, Instrumentation System Integration,
Deficiency Analysis/Reporting, customer complaints,
and other issues related to higher quality as they
occur.

- Contractor or Depot Field Team experience.

- Capable of conducting teleconference and/or
briefing (presentation) to management/customer.
Excellent organizational, administration, and
computer skills (Microsoft Office 365).
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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available