Description: - This position is part of the Quality Assurance Support Team for the F-35 Flight Test Program at NAS Patuxent River, MD and will be responsible for completing all required inspections associated with on-aircraft maintenance, repair, and modification. The inspector inspects/verifies work for quality, completeness, proper function, and adherence to processes, procedures, and specifications. In addition, the inspector will inspect material review items for acceptability after disposition has been completed. The position requires accurate and detailed descriptions of non-compliant conditions to facilitate efficient Material Review decisions. Performs final inspection and makes final acceptance of vehicle for release to flight status. May perform surveillance inspection and other related inspection assignments incidental to the primary duties. Position may require up to 10% travel to support off-site testing.
- Must be able to initially achieve an Interim Secret and ultimately a Secret Security Clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
- Five years Aviation Maintenance with Quality Control/Assurance experience; minimum of 3 years of experience in aircraft ground operations on an active flight line.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings/specifications/maintenance instructions and able to apply their intent for evaluating any deviations from specifications to determine acceptability of operations.
- Experience with FOD/Tool Control, as well as understanding of HAZMAT, Hydraulic Fluid Contamination, Safety, Maintenance Information Systems, and Training programs.
- Experience conducting audits, in progress and after the fact inspections and compose reports and correspondence as necessary in the performance of assigned duties.
Desired Skills:
- Experience using precision measuring tools and inspection instruments, equipment or combinations of such items required to accomplish verification of conformance to technical data and support documentation of nonconforming conditions.
- General working knowledge of AS9100 standards and process knowledge of quality documentation, statement of condition, nonconforming material, process/product auditing, and surveillance techniques.
- Specific Flight Test experience highly preferred.
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: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
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Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second
