Aircraft Mechanic III - Structures

Aircraft Mechanic III - Structures Lockheed Martin Corporation - 4.0 Fort Worth, TX Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Flextime Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Qualifications Microsoft Excel Military English Productivity software

Full Job Description JOB ID:

728092BR Date posted: May. 13, 2026

Description:

What We're Doing:

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

The Work:

Provide formal organizational and intermediate level maintenance on the F-16 composite structures. The training will include designs, repairs, modifies and fabricates aircraft, metal, plastic, composite, advanced composite, and bonded structural parts and components. Inspecting structures and components and determining operational status, as well as assessing damage to aircraft structural components according to specifications and technical publications. Interprets inspection findings, and determines corrective action adequacy. Uses metalworking equipment and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components. Fabricates, repairs, and assembles structural parts, components, and tubing, checks repairs for serviceability. Identifies, removes, and treats corrosion using mechanical and chemical procedures, applies preservative treatments and corrosion protective coatings to aircraft, missiles, and support equipment (SE). Applies aircraft paint schemes and markings to aircraft, missiles, and support equipment (SE). Posts entries and maintains maintenance and inspection records. Stores, handles, and disposes of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards. US citizenship is required.

Who we are:

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating innovative solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

Why Join Us:

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

Basic Qualifications:

The instructor shall posses at a minimum the equivalent of a USAF skill level of seven (7) with 4 years current military experience working in an F-16 structural repair backshop. Must have strong communications and interpersonal skills and be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is mandatory. All instructors shall be U.S. citizens. All personnel must have a secret clearance or the ability to obtain a secret clearance prior to employment. All necessary instructor, technical and skills certifications must be obtained prior to employment.

Desired Skills:

Experience working with foreign nationals and documented Instructor experience is highly desired and will be viewed as a positive element during employment consideration. F-16 Block 40 or higher experience preferred. Candidates with additional experience in any of the following areas are preferred; shop setup, field training detachment (FTD), technical order library maintenance, quality assurance, or modification teams. Experience in more than one of the aforementioned areas will be viewed as a positive element during employment consideration.

Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level:

Secret Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest:

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to

Work Remotely:

Part-time Remote Telework:

The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedules:

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for this

Position:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level:

Hourly/Non-Exempt Business Unit:

RMS Relocation Available:

No Career Area:

Technicians Type:

Full-Time Shift:

First At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology:

From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture:

Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another's perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth:

Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life:

Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond. Empowered to

Be Your Best:

Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet. Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer: Flexible Schedules, dependent on role

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