Avionics Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 4
Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, South Carolina
Job Responsibilities
Description:You will be the F-35 Avionics Aircraft Mechanic for the F‑35 Maintenance Team which is responsible for ensuring the highest levels of aircraft readiness and mission success at Lask Air Base, Poland.
What You Will Be Doing
As the F-35 Avionics Aircraft Mechanic you will be responsible for delivering nose‑to‑tail maintenance support on the F‑35 CTOL airframe while collaborating closely with Polish Air Force maintainers.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing maintenance, inspections, and repairs on all F‑35 systems, including crew escape, weapons loading, and engine run‑ups, in accordance with technical orders.
- Managing field‑level modifications and Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) actions, and ensuring accurate record‑keeping in the CMMS/ALIS.
- Leading on‑the‑job training for new team members and partner maintainers, while fostering safe housekeeping and compliance.
- Coordinating work schedules, task assignments, and supply‑chain activities to sustain aircraft availability.
Maintaining rigorous physical standards and safety practices to support safe flight operations.
What’s In It For You
We support a balanced work‑life experience with flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Our culture empowers you to take ownership, innovate, and see the impact of your work on mission‑critical outcomes.
Who You Are
You thrive in fast‑paced, multicultural environments, possess strong problem‑solving skills, and are committed to safety and excellence. Your technical expertise and ability to mentor others set you apart as a trusted subject‑matter expert.
Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have at minimum an Interim Secret Security Clearance and be able to obtain a Final Secret.
Physical Requirements:
This position may include certain required health screenings and immunizations. Position may also require extended work hours. Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist. Confined Space Entry.
Basic Qualifications:
• Must have 3-years of hands-on F-35 maintenance experience to include working experience and knowledge of Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) to include, Anomaly Fault Resolution System, Customer Relationship Management, Joint Technical Data Navigation, Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA)/Maintenance Vehicle Interface (MVI) activities, Configuration Management and forms documentation and supply chain management activities.
• An associate’s degree or FAA A&P License with 4 years related experience; or will accept high school diploma with 8 years specialized working experience as 5 or 7-skill level USAF AFSC, CDI/CDQAR Navy NEC, or CDI/CDQAR United States Marine Corps, or equivalent on Fighter Attack Aircraft.
• Knowledge of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object damage (FOD), Supply, Hazardous maintenance activities and supervise other maintenance activities on aircraft. Develop work schedules and assign tasks to other maintenance team members. Working experience and knowledge of activities such as aircraft forms documentation and supply chain management activities. Provide On-The Job Training (OJT) as required to newly hired ICS team members and International country organic maintainers as required. Ensures good housekeeping and safety practices are enforced.
Desired Skills:
• Experience in F-35 Mission Systems
• Experience in Low Observable (LO) materials and
processes, LOHAS, LO verification
• Experience in fighter aircraft crew escape systems (i.e. canopy and ejection seat)
• Experience in fighter weapons loading
• Experience in the Nose-to-Tail maintenance concept.
• Experience as an On-The-Job trainer.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to speak/read Polish
• Experience interfacing with NATO customers
• International Expat experience
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: Yes
Career Area: Technicians
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.
