Aircraft Structural Technician (Beale AFB, CA), U-2 PDM - Level 4

Standard Job Description

What You Will Be Doing:
You will be the U-2 Aircraft Modification Technician for the Aircraft Modification Team which is responsible for delivering precise (Structural) modifications to U-2 Aircraft stationed at Beale AFB, California.

Additional requirements and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

- Heavy Depot Level Maintenance, Repair and modification of the aircraft structure and major
subassembly's. Plan, layout, fabricate, assemble,
install, and repair various sheet metal and structural
assemblies and sub-assemblies utilizing precision measuring equipment.


- The candidate will be able to complete jobs in maintenance data collection systems, adhere to all technical orders, fault isolation manuals, ground operating procedures and local operational instructions.

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 active Secret clearance to start. Candidate must have strong communications and interpersonal skills. Must read, write and speak English fluently. 

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:

- Minimum 5 years experience with Aircraft maintenance and/or modification activities

- Must have held a USAF skill level 7 (or equivalent) in their career field.

- Experienced in Aircraft Structural repair and installation

- Be able to read & interpret blueprints and schematics

Desired Skills

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


- U-2 Nose to Tail experience in Structures experience.

- Aircraft MOD Experience 

- USAF Trained certified in structural repair.

- Possess previous instructor / training experience.

- Heavy Depot Maintenance experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $37.55 - $69.71

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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.