F 16 Flight Test Quality Assurance Inspector 1st Shift

Job description

**Description:** This position is part of the Flight Test Quality F-16 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program at Edwards AFB, CA.

Will be responsible for aircraft support / test equipment inspections.

Experienced in component removal/replacement, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), and aircraft modification execution.

Technical requirements also include assist/verify fault isolation, troubleshooting, and repair of system failures detected during operational checks associated with modifications and restoration of aircraft to flying condition subsequent to accomplishment of modifications and maintenance.

Interprets and uses various test equipment and works from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.

Must be willing to train and assist in multiple disciplines.

Selected candidate will have experience with understanding technical requirements on fighter type aircraft.

Candidate must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, structure repair manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes.

Identify aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown on engineering documentation and technical orders.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform repetitive movements, work overhead, grasp, handle, feel, and reach.
- Frequent need to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist, with or without fall protection devices.
Security Clearance:
- Interim Security Clearance required to start.
- Secret Security Clearance required to continue in the role
**Basic Qualifications:**
• Three to five years of experience specifically in fighter aircraft maintenance and Quality Control.

This experience should include practical involvement in maintaining fighter aircraft and ensuring that all maintenance activities meet required standards.
• Experience in conducting audits, including both in-progress and post-maintenance inspections.
• Experience in conducting on and off aircraft inspections.
• Experience in reading and understanding blueprints/drawings.

This involves the capability to interpret technical schematics and diagrams related to aircraft maintenance and repair.
**Desired Skills:**
• Extensive background in flight testing, ideally with hands-on experience.
• Familiarity with flight test instrumentation and procedures.
• Previous experience working directly on fighter aircraft, particularly in a flight line capacity.
• A 5 or 7 Skill level USAF AFSC, Navy NEC, or Marine MOS rating.
• Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) FAA certificate or equivalent
• Proficiency in working with aircraft systems, support and test equipment.
• Experience with aircraft modifications is a plus.
• Knowledge of Power Plant systems.
• Expertise in Flight controls and Environmental Systems.
• Experience with Phase inspections.
• Proficient in Maintenance Information Systems including:
- Electronic Maintenance Instructions.
- Aircraft Forms Documentation.
- Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in Tool Control, FOD (Foreign Object Damage), Supply Chain, HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials), Training, Quality, and Security programs.
• Experience with preflight, postflight, and thru-flight inspections.
**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:** 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 this Position:** 9x80 every other Friday off
The base range for this position in California is $32.95 - $52.23.
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.

The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.
**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:** AERONAUTICS COMPANY
**Relocation Available:** Possible
**Career Area:** QA/Test and Inspection
**Type:** Full-Time
**Shift:** First

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