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Lockheed Martin · 17 hours ago

Aircraft Mechanic (LO/Structures), F-35 - Level 4

Greenville, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Lockheed Martin is seeking a LO/Structures Aircraft Mechanic for the Interim Contractor Support Maintenance Team. In this role, you will lead maintenance on F-35 airframes, focusing on corrosion inspections and aircraft restoration while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform Tier‑2 corrosion inspections and comprehensive nose‑to‑tail maintenance on F‑35 airframes

Diagnose, repair, and return aircraft to airworthy condition, increasing availability for the Dutch customer

Make timely, independent decisions on maintenance actions while adhering to safety and regulatory standards

Support and augment the Aeronautics Field Sustainment training team during on‑site training operations

Operate within the Interim Contractor Support (ICS) framework, collaborating with cross‑functional teams at Volkel

Qualification

F-35 maintenanceTier-2 corrosion inspectionsFAA aircraft licenseAvionics Systems MaintenanceWeapons/Egress Systems Maintenance

Required

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access

The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start

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

Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist

Lead nose‑to‑tail maintenance on F‑35 airframes

Perform Tier‑2 corrosion inspections and comprehensive nose‑to‑tail maintenance on F‑35 airframes

Diagnose, repair, and return aircraft to airworthy condition, increasing availability for the Dutch customer

Make timely, independent decisions on maintenance actions while adhering to safety and regulatory standards

Support and augment the Aeronautics Field Sustainment training team during on‑site training operations

Operate within the Interim Contractor Support (ICS) framework, collaborating with cross‑functional teams at Volkel

Preferred

An FAA aircraft and Power Plant Mechanic license is desirable

Proficiency with LM's F-35 Nose-to-Tail maintenance concept

Avionics Systems Maintenance Experience

Weapons/Egress Systems Maintenance Experience

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

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