Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 Crew Chief - Level 4

Standard Job Description

What You Will Be Doing:

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 Crew Chief - Level 4 at Ghedi AB, Italy, Working on the Italian Air Force F-35 Program. This position serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME), nose-to-tail, Aircraft Crew Chief maintainer on the F-35 CTOL airframe, working alongside Italian Air Force maintainers.

Additional requirements and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-Applicant must be a self-starter, demonstrate the ability to make timely decisions, and willing to learn all facets of the nose-to-tail maintenance concept of the F-35 aircraft while supporting maintenance and operational requirements.

- Must have working knowledge of Joint Technical Data (JTD), Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Documentation and Action Request processing.

- Individual will perform On-The-Job training for team members and Partner aircraft maintenance personnel, maintain and update aircraft records and status within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) of the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS).

- This position will be accompanied with full Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) privileges (Armed Forces Italy Drivers' License, AFI auto registration, Commissary/Exchange/APO privileges) and will serve as part of the larger Interim Contractor Support (ICS) infrastructure at an existing F-35 site.

- US citizenship and Secret security clearance mandatory in order to assure contracted customer support and services.

What’s In It For You:

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, <a href=https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/working-here#benefits>Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.</a>

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 give you the 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 then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

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:

• Must have 2-years of hands-on F-35 maintenance experience to include working experience and knowledge of Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) to include, Anomaly Fault Resolution System, Customer Relationship Management, Joint Technical Data Navigation, Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA)/Maintenance Vehicle Interface (MVI) activities, Configuration Management and forms documentation and supply chain management activities.

• An associate’s degree or FAA A&P License with 4 years related experience; or will accept high school diploma with 8 years specialized working experience as 5 or 7-skill level USAF AFSC, CDI/CDQAR Navy NEC, or CDI/CDQAR United States Marine Corps, or equivalent on Fighter Attack Aircraft.

• Knowledge of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object damage (FOD), Supply, Hazardous maintenance activities and supervise other maintenance activities on aircraft. 

• Working experience and knowledge of activities such as aircraft forms documentation and supply chain management activities.

Desired Skills

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

• FAA aircraft and Power Plant Mechanic license
• Experience in F-35 Avionics
• Experience in Crew Chief/Plane Captain duties
• Experience in the Nose-to-Tail maintenance concept.
• Experience as an On-The-Job trainer.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to speak/read Italian
• Experience interfacing with NATO customers
• International Expat experience

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.