Quality Assurance Inspector, F-35 - Level 4

Standard Job Description

What You Will Be Doing:

This position is part of a dynamic team supporting Aircraft Modification, Upgrades, Overhaul and Flightline Maintenance operations as a Quality Inspector designed to support local and Quick Reaction Team global taskings and operations. The primary focus of this position is on F-35 sustainment, but selected candidates will be required to support multiple aircraft platforms such as F-16, F-22, and F-35. This position may require short notice and potentially extended duration TDY as contractual events occur. This position is designed to aid our customers/partners in quickly and efficiently returning aircraft to an airworthy condition and increasing aircraft availability across the enterprise. Additional requirements and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The selected candidate must be a self-starter, able to make timely decisions and willing to learn all facets of the nose-to-tail maintenance concept for all platforms sustained by the company.
• This is an operational support role for multiple active fighter units, Partner Nations and Foreign Military Sales, so the selected candidate may be required to work any shift locally or at deployed CONUS/OCONUS locations, and work over 40 hours per week-which may include weekends and holidays-as dictated by as directed by the quality leadership or mission requirements.
• This position, when not traveling, will be part of the Quality Assurance Team supporting maintenance activities to include: Safe for Flight, Launch, Recovery, Maintenance, Upgrade and Overhaul operations at Luke AFB AZ.
• Operate computerized workstations, read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Be a U.S. citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a driver's license and current passport.
• Must have at minimum an Interim Secret Security Clearance and be able to obtain a final Secret Security Clearance. Will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. This position is located at facilities that require special access.
• Be able to acquire and keep a flight line driver''s competency card.
• Have a valid U.S. driver's license.

What's In It For You:

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/working-here#benefits>Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Physical Requirements:

This may include certain military required health screenings and immunizations. This position regularly requires to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist. Confined Space Entry. Position may also require extended work hours.

Basic Qualifications

The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

• 4+ years of 5th Generation (F-35, F-22) and/or Legacy F-16, F-15, F-18, Fighter Aircraft experience in Modification, Maintenance and/or Quality Assurance roles.
• Candidate must have a minimum of a USAF 7-level skill rating (or equivalent experience) or UNS/USMC Level 3000 ASM rating and/or 2 years of recent

experience as a Quality Control Inspector/Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)/Quality Assurance in an aircraft maintenance environment.

Desired Skills

The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates:

• Experience with a knowledge of the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) management system and Integrated Maintenance Data System(s)

(i.e. IMDS).

• At least 1 year experience identifying and understanding non-conformities as they relate to safety-of-flight inspections, procedural breakdowns, and/or program (process) audits.
• Experience in using various inspection measurement tools.
• At least 1 year experience conducting incident and/or mishap investigation audits, preparing quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing,

and summarizing information, and trends including failed process, recalls, corrective actions, and validations.

• At least 2 years of experience in inspection of Aerospace Ground Equipment AGE/GSE; Hazardous Waste Management programs; Tool & FOD industry

standards; equipment calibration procedures; general security procedures.

• Familiar with DCMA Instruction 8210.1D associated in aircraft ground operations and maintenance procedures.
• Familiar with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 21-101 Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management and/or OPNAV 4790 Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) instructions.
• Plan and conduct Process Compliance Surveillance Program (PCSP) audits.
• Familiar with International Standards Organization (ISO) 9001:2015 & AS9100 or AS9110 aviation standards.
• Ejection Seat Build/R&I qualified.
• Confined Space Entry qualified.
• Canopy Flexible Linear Shape Charge (FLSC) qualified.
• AS9100/9110 Audit inspector certified (QMS).
• Possess effective communication skills for coordinating with Aircraft Managers, Supervisors, Field Service Reps, System Engineers, Maintenance Logistics Support Managers, Customer (DCMA/GCQA), COR/QAE and maintainers regarding quality issues, Instrumentation System Integration, Deficiency Analysis/Reporting, customer complaints, and other issues related to higher quality as they occur.
• Contractor or Depot Field Team experience.
• Capable of briefing (presentation) to management/customer. Excellent organizational, administration, and computer skills (Microsoft Office 365).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $33.37 - $61.92

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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.

• 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) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. 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.