Field And Service Mech

Standard Job Description

You will be the Field and Service Mechanic for the Aircraft Maintenance Team supporting the JSF program which is responsible for maintaining F-35 fleet readiness at Edwards Air Force Base, CA.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Field and Service Mechanic you will be responsible for delivering high‑impact sustainment and weapons loading operations for 5th‑Generation aircraft.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting, servicing, repairing, overhauling, modifying, and fabricating aircraft components to ensure airworthiness.
• Loading, unloading, inspecting, and securing precision‑guided munitions, 25 mm gun ammunition, telemetry stores, and Alternate Mission Equipment.
• Operating specialized ground equipment, perform functional checks on armament circuits, and enforce Technical Orders and safety directives.
• Maintaining weapons certification and attend required load training.
• Preventing Foreign Object Debris and ensure strict compliance with explosive safety standards.

Why Join Us

Do you want to be part of a company culture that encourages you to grow your career, apply your expertise with advanced technology, and meet challenging goals? We provide the resources and environment to keep you motivated, inspired, and productive. If you are driven, dedicated, and enjoy doing what you love, we invite you to join our journey.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is at Edwards AFB, CA.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Interim Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum 5 years broad hands-on working experience in a 5 or 7 skill level USAF AFSC, Navy NEC, or Marine MOS maintenance discipline or equivalent commercial experience such an FAA instrumentation license or 4 years F-35 specific maintenance experience.

Experience with reading and interpreting Aircraft Technical Data Instructions.

Experience with Tool Control, FOD, HAZMAT, Training, Quality, and Security programs.

Experience with Maintenance Information Systems such as Electronic Maintenance Instructions, Aircraft Forms Documentation, Technical Data

Desired Skills

Experience with reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints and maintenance instructions.

Previous flight test or military fighter aircraft maintenance experience in instrumentation and or avionics a plus.

Flightline Experience highly desired

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.