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Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician (Multi Shift)

Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville, South Carolina

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Job ID: 673033BR Date posted: Sep. 04, 2024 Program: F-16 Production
Description:

You will be an Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician supporting the Lockheed Martin, Greenville SC Production and Sustainment Team. Our team is responsible for all Aircrew Flight Equipment/Survival Equipment Systems in both Production and Sustainment environments.

What You Will Be Doing

As a member of the Aircrew Flight Equipment/Survival Equipment Team, you will be responsible for providing status of work documents, establishing/de-conflicting priorities for work accomplished for production and sustainment Aircrew Flight Equipment/Survival Equipment systems.

The candidate will be required to:

• Serve as the intermediary between F-16 production or sustainment supervision and perform both on and off equipment maintenance on F-16 Aircrew Flight Equipment/Survival Equipment.

• Provide technical guidance for the assembly of recovery parachutes, deceleration chutes, survival kits, pilot gear and other Aircrew Flight Equipment.

• Communicate and support production goals and objectives for the day/week, follow work assignments, and meet performance expectations.

• Adhere to and instill product disciplines to align with production imperatives of safety, quality, schedule, and cost. This includes hazardous material handling, PPE use, material handling and storage, chemical control and labeling, clean as you go practices, housekeeping, and tool and FOD controls.

• Support corrective action investigations and root cause analysis to resolve production/sustainment issues.

• Advise on and implement innovations and process improvements to enhance production efficiency and maintain 6S/lean processes.

• Maintain necessary certifications and qualifications to perform production/sustainment tasks, including roles as Collateral Duty Quality Inspector and On-the-Job Trainer for the installation/handling of explosive components.

*Candidate must be able to obtain a Security clearance*

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend! *Must be able and willing to work 1st or 2nd shift-
Shift will be assigned at onboarding.*

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, 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.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.

This position is in Greenville, SC Discover Greenville.
Basic Qualifications:
• Candidate must have been previously awarded an Air Force, Marine, or Navy 7-level discipline skill level rating or possess equivalent civilian experience with associated training credentials such as formal military training certificates or manufacturer training credentials IAW DCMA 8210.1c

• Candidate must have 8 years’ experience relative to aircraft Manufacturing, Maintenance, Modification, Repair, & Overhaul on Fighter Aircrew Flight Equipment systems.

• Candidate must have experience with maintaining, inspecting, testing, certifying, repairing, and assembling aircrew life support equipment to include: Parachutes, Survival Kits, Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) and other standard fighter aircraft helmets, masks, and related oxygen and electronic communication devices, night vision cameras mounted on the HMD, survival equipment, G-suits, harnesses, anti-exposure suits, and flotation devices.
Desired Skills:
Experience with F-16/ACES II parachute/survival kit in aircraft production preferred.

Previous Martin Baker experience preferred.

Experience with Shop Floor Manager/Solumina.

Previous Quality Inspector experience.

Previous Training Instructor experience.

Ability to problem solve.

Ability to lead a team to meet critical schedules and resolve technical issues.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications with ability apply their intent.

Ability to understand aircraft work instructions.

Champion of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control measures.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
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: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available

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At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.

Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.

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