Standard Job Description

The Aircraft Mechanic performs simple to complex & advanced structural modifications, alterations, testing, troubleshooting, cyclical & unscheduled maintenance for aircraft, assemblies, components, and equipment. The work includes repairs, replacement, prototyping, and rebuilds of aircraft structures, such as wings, fuselage, blades, surfaces, composites, landing gear, and functional components. Candidates are customarily required to maintain all occupational areas in FOD free and aviation standard cleanliness conditions. Duties will primarily include precision locating, assembling, fitting, and installation of modified structural enhancements, repairs, or additions. The craft requires detailed coordination in dimensioning for exactness and precision. Additionally, the candidate will support cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, checking brakes, jacking & towing of aircraft, and servicing aircraft components. The occupation requires entries in maintenance records describing work performed, verifying satisfactory performance, and returning aircraft, parts, and aircraft documentation to a flightworthy status. The candidate will make determination of work completeness and system operating conformance by referring to inspection lists, technical orders, service bulletins, blueprints, manufacturing outline sheets, and engineering reports. Other related airworthiness compliance categories are established through USG doctrinal guidance, Federal Aviation Licensing, and engineering specifications. Candidates within this title regularly specialize in their respective field of experience for repairs, maintenance, modification, precision instruments, functional spare parts, and aircraft assemblies

Basic Qualifications

The duties of this title will require expert level craftsmanship and artisan skills within the scope of work. The candidate will possess advanced level expertise in fundamentals and principles in the larger field. The duties will frequently require application of intricate knowledge, expertise, and experience in multiple specializations. The candidate will serve as a key mentor and team development professional for groups and teams of employees of lessor experience. The candidate will regularly participate in planning and development along with problem

Desired Skills

Demonstrated knowledge & experience in structural principles and characteristics of simple to complex aircraft structural modification, repair, assembly, and maintenance; including all specifications for declaration of flight worthy and returning to service.

Aircraft and system knowledge / expertise in one or more fields of specialization. Competent in the necessary testing equipment and tools related to areas of specialization. Proficient in operational checks, testing methodology, and utilization of aircraft technical guidance.

Demonstrated knowledge for determination of repairable, serviceable, rejectable, condemnable parts and assemblies. Proficient in procedures & methods concerning each of the categories.

Interview Questions

AI: Ethics & SecurityAcclimation to new team: Describe the last time you joined a new organization. How did you get acclimated? What were the most valuable pieces of information you learned or activities you undertook?Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Do you think that less than 100% accuracy is acceptable? In what situation?

Pay Information

• $36.46 - $36.46

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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.