Job ID: 686074BR Date posted: Feb. 10, 2025
Description:Determines methods and sequence of operations on prototype or production products such as aircraft, prior to, during or subsequent to flight. Where required information is not complete, operational sequences change or vary considerably, and tooling is inadequate or not available; disassembles and rebuilds prototype products prior to or subsequent to engineering flight tests, to effect design or modification changes in structures and functional systems for flight test purposes. Mocks up, makes initial layouts, fabricates, assembles and installs new structures, components and systems as required. Performs the final flight line servicing, operational checkout, troubleshooting, repairing and maintenance, and sells of aircraft structures and functional systems, including electrical, power plants, accessories and components, for airworthiness and conformance to Company and customer specifications and requirements. Operates, troubleshoots, makes final adjustments and corrects malfunctioning and entire rigging, surface control, plumbing, hydraulic, fuel, environmental, life support and other functional systems, while such systems are operating under auxiliary power or power furnished by the ship’s power plants. Troubleshoots and corrects malfunctioning of products and systems revealed by successive flight by Company or customer personnel either at Company or at customer facilities.

Installs shortages; incorporates design or modification changes in structure, functional systems, power plants, components and accessories, makes adjustments, synchronizations, alterations, repairs, corrections and replacements as required; fabricates, installs and checks out test parts and assemblies as required; improvises shop aids to facilitate operations as described.

Accompanies ship on production or acceptance flights as assigned and makes necessary in-flight adjustments and corrections.

Collaborates with authorized Company, customer and/or vendor liaison personnel in correcting malfunctioning items and in preparing and completing aircraft for successive test, production and acceptance flights, up to the point of delivery or redelivery to the customer.
Prepares and/or maintains aircraft for flight, inactive or storage status in accordance with applicable specifications.

Services and maintains gaseous, liquid oxygen, pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel and oil systems.

May perform necessary checks and troubleshooting or resident aircraft as assigned.

Works with blueprints, diagrams, sketches, service bulletins, maintenance manuals, technical orders, verbal instructions or other authorized information.

Hooks up and operates all types of ground support and test equipment.

Services, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs aircraft related ground support equipment.

Repositions aircraft as required.

Performs satisfactorily any function of the Systems Checkout Mechanic.

Performs aircraft records documentation in aircraft log books, or military customer service documentation or in applicable electronic and/or paper record keeping methods (AFTO Form 781, Ground Support Equipment 244 Form).

Ability to obtain and maintain Company licenses, certifications, and training as required for assigned tasks.

*** Must be able to work any shift ***
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a minimum of four years of experience in aircraft assembly and checkout, or as a Flight Line Mechanic, or be a graduate Flight Line Mechanic Apprentice, or possess a valid A & P License with two years of practical experience.

Must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of or have successfully completed training in the following job skills: complete level blueprint, technical data and data model comprehension; systems troubleshooting and checkout; principles of operation of fuel systems, flight control systems and hydraulic system; principles of
operation of propulsion systems;

basic computer operations; familiarization in operation of ground support equipment; skin, scratch, structural, plastic and composite repair, and principles of operation of environmental and life support systems.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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.

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The base range for this position in California is $27.95 - $47.68.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First