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Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 (APG) - Level 3
Full Time
Edwards AFB CA 93524 USA
Posted 10/25/2025
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Description:What You Will Be Doing:
Join our dedicated aviation maintenance team as an Aircraft APG Mechanic, specializing in the cutting-edge F-35 fighter jet. In this crucial role, you will ensure our fleet remains operationally excellent, safe, and ready for any mission. Your tasks will cover the entire spectrum of Maintenance, Repair, Launch, and Recovery operations, guided by our commitment to precision and safety.
Beyond this, you may also:
Conduct comprehensive maintenance, repair, launch, and recovery operations on F-35 aircraft, maintaining the highest standards of mechanical integrity and flight safety.
Follow Joint Technical Data (JTD) and all related program and service guidelines to perform maintenance, inspections, and servicing tasks.
Engage in and support Field-Level Modifications and Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance initiatives, ensuring aircraft meet all technical and safety standards.
Coordinate and assign maintenance tasks among team members, optimizing workflow and efficiency.
Provide On-The-Job training to both team members and partner maintenance personnel, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
Keep meticulous records of aircraft status and maintenance actions within the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS), ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
Regularly update the Production team on aircraft availability and readiness, ensuring seamless operations.
Undertake additional responsibilities as directed by the Associate Aircraft Maintenance Manager, contributing to team and mission success.
* Per Contract Negotiations Starting pay range will be $40.50 - $44.50 *
Whats In It For You:
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martins 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.
Basic Qualifications:- Requires minimum of 2 years hands-on working experience in 5 or 7-skill level USAF AFSC, CDI/CDQAR Navy NEC, or CDI/CDQAR United States Marine Corps, or equivalent on Fighter Attack Aircraft.
- Should have 6 months 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.
- Knowledge of avionics systems troubleshooting and repair
- Knowledge of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object damage (FOD), Supply, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), Quality, and Security programs
Desired Skills:- An FAA aircraft and Power Plant Mechanic license is desirable.
- Experience as an On-The-Job trainer.
- Proficiency with LMs F-35 Nose-to-Tail maintenance concept
- Engine Run Certification, fighter aircraft crew escape systems (i.e. canopy and ejection seat), experience in fighter weapons loading and experience in structural repairs and low observable.
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 KnowExpression 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: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week
The base range for this position in California is?$20.79 - $35.69.
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 rate?and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable contract when extending an offer.
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, youre 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: Technicians
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Job Requirementsback to top
- Requires minimum of 2 years hands-on working experience in 5 or 7-skill level USAF AFSC, CDI/CDQAR Navy NEC, or CDI/CDQAR United States Marine Corps, or equivalent on Fighter Attack Aircraft.
- Should have 6 months 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.
- Knowledge of avionics systems troubleshooting and repair
- Knowledge of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object damage (FOD), Supply, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), Quality, and Security programs
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Location Edwards AFB, CA, 93524, United States
Categories Construction, Skilled Labor & Trades
Sec Clearances Secret
Pref Degree Bachelors
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Job Code Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 (APG) - Level 3
Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 (APG) - Level 3
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