Aircraft Mechanic III - Crew Chief

**Description:** **WHO WE ARE** Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry/. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting/-edge technology and engineering/. **WHAT WE'RE DOING** At Lockheed Martin, we're revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world/-class team of professionals/. Our mission/-driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world/. **THE WORK** Provide formal instruction and assistance with aircraft launch and recovery, jacking, lifting, towing; and end/-of/-runway, post/-flight, preflight, and thru/-flight inspections/. Teach the student how to perform inventories and maintain aircraft structures and equipment as well as maintaining aircraft forms and records/. Performs phase dock functions/. Troubleshoots, inspects, removes, installs, services, adjusts, aligns, rigs, and modifies the F/-16 hydraulic power, and landing gear system/subsystem components at the organizational level/. US citizenship is required/. **WHY JOIN US** Opportunity for Impact: Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization/. Professional Development: Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world/-class training and development programs/. Collaborative Culture: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success/. Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as competitive salary offerings/. Cutting/-Edge Technology: Be part of a dynamic and forward/-thinking work environment where you will have the opportunity to work with the latest technology and contribute to groundbreaking projects that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense/. **Basic Qualifications:** /-The instructor shall possess at a minimum the equivalent of a USAF skill level of seven /(7/) with military experience clearing aircraft for flight equipment discrepancies and 4 years current experience in their respective disciplines on F/-16s/. /-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/flight line setup, debrief, 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

Created: 2026-04-02