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Lockheed Martin
Aircraft Modification Technical Lead (Beale, CA), U-2 PDM - Level 3
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What they do
An Avionics Technician installs, repairs, and maintains electronic systems in an aircraft or spacecraft, such as electronic flight controls.
$86,843 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Description:
Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) team at Beale AFB California, As a U-2 Aircraft Modification Technical Lead. You will be responsible for providing critical planning and execution of U-2 Depot-level modifications and Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO). What You Will Be Doing- Serve as intermediary between the technicians, CFT Site Lead, and customer while assisting technicians with day-to-day activities.
- (This is a working Technical Lead Position) Applicants will be skilled in aircraft electrical systems, aircraft wiring maintenance and or Structural maintenance build up for MOD Aircraft.
- Complete jobs in maintenance data collection systems, adhere to all technical orders, fault isolation manuals, ground operating procedures and local operational instructions.
- Perform troubleshooting on systems and components on the aircraft as required.
- Responsible to support all maintenance performed on the assigned aircraft.
- Responsible for providing status of work accomplished to CFT Lead and customer
- Assist with product discipline, housekeeping, HAZMAT accountability, Tool & FOD controls, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Must be able to work and communicate well both orally and written in a team environment as this position involves significant and continued interface with customer and personnel at all levels. Must read, write and speak English fluently.
- Documented qualifications in related maintenance fields.
- Regularly required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, perform repetitive movements, and perform work from ground level to overhead.
- This position requires frequent standing for long periods, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, and twisting.
- Must be a United States citizen.
What's In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, 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 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.
Basic Qualifications:
The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:- Minimum 3 years experience with U-2 or Fighter aircraft maintenance and modification activities to include Depot Maintenance or MODs
- Experienced in U-2 and or Fighter Aircraft Avionics, Electrical and Environmental or structures specialties
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics, workbooks
- Experience with USAF products and processes to include hardware and maintenance, technical orders and technical drawings, at the organizational and intermediate levels
Desired Skills:
The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates:- Experience operating autonomously with minimal direction from management
- Experience in process development and continuous improvement
- Experience managing the production of weekly status reports, metrics, incorporation documents, and schedules.
- Experience interpreting and executing policies and procedures that typically affect aircraft maintenance and modification activities as related to US services.
- Familiarity with system such as Service-Flo, FIN, JEDI, DIMS & writing AR's.
- U-2 Aircraft MOD experience
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 toWork Remotely:
Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.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 thisPosition:
Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $77,700- $136,965.
Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible.Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $89,300- $154,905.
Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible. 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.
Experience Level:
Experienced Professional Business Unit:
AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available:
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Technicians Type:
Full-Time Shift:
Multiple shifts availableQualifications:
The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:- Minimum 3 years experience with U-2 or Fighter aircraft maintenance and modification activities to include Depot Maintenance or MODs
- Experienced in U-2 and or Fighter Aircraft Avionics, Electrical and Environmental or structures specialties
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics, workbooks
- Experience with USAF products and processes to include hardware and maintenance, technical orders and technical drawings, at the organizational and intermediate levels