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Field and Service Mech at Lockheed Martin in California
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Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Field and Service Mech
Posting Start Date: 9/8/26
Standard Job Description
Duties: F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Specialist (Crew Chief) responsible for daily flight and maintenance requirements of F-16 aircraft. Provide for the launch, recovery, and preflight/thru flight/BPO inspections, ground handling, minor maintenance, engine runs, and servicing. Perform routine troubleshooting, installation, repair and maintenance of all electro-mechanical systems and components on the aircraft. Will be required to perform differing repair functions as required. This includes but is not limited to: major maintenance, landing gear, flight control surfaces and periodic inspections. Will provide technical guidance and OJT to customer technicians. May be required to perform other duties at manager’s discretion. Candidates must be willing and able to participate in all set-up activities, assist with receiving and storing supplies and support equipment. Environmental/weather conditions can be extreme during different seasons. The site is a secure compound that team members are confined to. Flexibility, a positive attitude and excellent people skills are necessary.
Basic Qualifications
- Candidate must be a high school graduate or have completed an equivalent program.
-Candidate must have held a USAF skill level 5 or 7 (or equivalent) in this career field.
-Must have at least 4 years’ experience with aircraft maintenance activities.
Desired Skills
Fighter aircraft maintenance specialist Aircraft Mechanic / Aircraft craftsman A&P Lic. Previous experience setting up maintenance work areas A strong understanding of the maintenance process Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access) -Must have progressive and documented experience in the fighter aircraft maintenance environment and be able to provide documented qualifications in related maintenance fields
Pay Information
- $35.27 - $55.70
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.