Flight Line Aircraft Service Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Standard Job Description
You will be the Flight Line Test Mechanic C-130 for the team which is responsible for performing the servicing and troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Flight Line Test Mechanic C-130, you will be responsible for determining methods, tools, operations, and sequences necessary to rework, check out, and service aircraft structures, hydraulic and plumbing, rigging, and mechanical systems, and power plants requiring ingenuity in deviating from standard practices and in adapting and altering structures and systems configurations to meet special requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Making changes and replacements to hydraulic, plumbing, and rigging systems, fuel and oil units, power plants, etc.
• Making any permissible adjustments to ship's systems in order that they meet flight line requirements
• Mocking-up, fabricating, and installing new parts, structures, and systems and performing final flight servicing, troubleshooting, and operational checkout of complex aircraft for airworthiness and conformance to applicable design specifications
• Correcting all malfunctions and defects revealed on the ground and/or in flight
• Utilizing computerized state-of-the-art equipment to troubleshoot complex systems and applying advanced skills and ingenuity to analyze and correct malfunctions

What's In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. 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.
Who You Are
The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and experienced mechanic with a strong knowledge of aircraft systems, structures, and power plants. You will have excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work with complex systems, and the ability to apply advanced skills and ingenuity to analyze and correct malfunctions.
Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
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Basic Qualifications
Four (4) years' experience within the past twelve (12) years in Flight Line Aircraft systems maintenance, functional checkout, preflight, troubleshooting, correction of flight squawks, and engine/APU performance checks. Experience must have been actual flight line work on live Aircraft Systems.
The following education and/or experience which was received within the past twelve (12) years may be used to offset a portion of the first two (2) years of experience requirements as stated below:
o Aircraft technical school training may be included in the four (4) year minimum requirement for persons spending four (4) years in Military Service.
o A two (2) year Associate Degree program in Aviation Maintenance Technology may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
o Each year of Active Reserve/National Guard Aircraft Systems Maintenance duty may be substituted for two (2) months of experience up to a maximum of sixteen (16) months.
OR
A graduate, within the last six (6) months, of a certified Aircraft Systems Mechanic Apprenticeship Program which is typically 8,000 hours and includes OJT experience maintaining aircraft. LMASC's 6,000 hour program is acceptable.
NOTE: "Live" aircraft refers to aircraft with all functional systems operable and with the aircraft's fuel and oxygen systems activated. "Live" aircraft experience includes working in the preparation for and release of aircraft for flight and includes knowledge of and experience in dealing with aircraft systems such as: fuel systems, liquid/gaseous oxygen, hydraulic, electrical, flight controls, landing gear, emergency egress equipment and engines.
Desired Skills
Previous C-130 Experience
Pay Information

• $29.16 - $54.15

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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.

• Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
• 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) 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.