Standard Job Description

You will be the F-35 Aircraft Mechanic for a team which is responsible for maintaining the operational readiness of F‑35 aircraft at Luke AFB, AZ.

What You Will Be Doing:
As the F-35 Aircraft Mechanic you will be responsible for delivering safe, flight‑ready aircraft through comprehensive maintenance, inspections, and training.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Perform launch and recovery activities and nose‑to‑tail maintenance on F‑35 aircraft.

- Execute field‑level modifications and Time Compliance Technical Data (TCTD) maintenance actions.

- Provide on‑the‑job training to interim contract support, USAF maintainers, and international organic maintainers.

- Maintain and update aircraft records, ensuring strict compliance with directives and informing production staff of status.

- Obtain and retain a flight‑line driver competency card and work first, second, or third shift-and short‑notice TDY-as required.

What’s In It For You:
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are:
You are a collaborative, detail‑oriented professional with a proven ability to work in fast‑paced, mission‑critical environments. You thrive on hands‑on problem solving, can obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, and are ready to contribute to a team that values safety, precision, and continuous improvement.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an interim clearance to start with the ability to obtain a Final Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements:
This position may include certain required health screenings and immunizations. Position may also require extended work hours. Regularly required 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.

Basic Qualifications

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

- Three years’ experience as a USAF aircraft maintenance or USN or USMC aircraft fighter aircraft maintenance or US Army Aviation helicopter maintenance technician.

Desired Skills

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

- 5th Generation Fighter Experience.
Experience with the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS)

- Ejection seat tear-down/build up experience.

- Fuel systems experience.

- Low Observable (LO) repair and maintenance experience.

- Weapons loading experience.

- Fiber Optic repair and maintenance experience.

- Avionics troubleshooting and repair experience.

- Experience performing in a role of task trainer