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Lockheed Martin Flight Test Quality Control Technician in Henderson, Nevada
Description: Inspects all types of products, including experimental,
prototype and production parts, assemblies and air
vehicles, during various stages of production,
assembly, teardown, reassembly, flight, flight test, and
delivery;
Certifies workmanship, functional systems
and test apparatus operation, and airworthiness,
including all stages of preflight, power runs,
engineering flight tests, production acceptance and
verification flights;
Exercises a knowledge of
engineering, inspection, and airworthiness
requirements for experimental and production aircraft,
and production methods and practices for aircraft
structure, electrical, hydraulic and mechanical
functional systems, accessories, power plants,
instruments, and aircraft performance under simulated
or actual flight conditions;
Inspects completed aircraft
area by area, including cabin and flight stations, wing
and wing tank sealing, etc.,
Inspects disassembly,
alteration, modification, reassembly and testing of
standard or developmental installations, instruments,
structure, rigging, flight safety and survival
equipment, aircraft coatings, to include LO stack-up
and bonding materials, functional units and test gear;
Inspects structure and components, accessories,
instruments, and functional installations for
completeness, workmanship, safety, foreign objects
and conformance to Company, customer, and F.A.A.
requirements;
Inspects and approves installation of
parts, components, assemblies and functional systems on aircraft or aircraft assemblies, and makes
operational checks under simulated flight conditions;
Inspects systems installations, fuel operations,
including final fuel checks of tanks after fluid soak,
and pressure tests.
Must be able to thoroughly and efficiently document
findings, determine acceptable corrections according
to Company and/or Customer policies, specifications,
manuals, Technical Orders, or any other governing
documents, and provide such recommendations in
physical or electronic format to multiple organizations,
including but not limited to Planning, Engineering and
Customers.
Must obtain certifications required by Company
customer or law and have a minimum of four years’
experience as an assembly or production flight line
inspector or flight line mechanic.
Must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of or have
completed training in inspection principles, Blueprint
II, basic computer operations, operation and
troubleshooting or aircraft systems, repair technology,
and operation of ground support equipment and
aircraft functional systems.
Must be able to work any shift.
Work Independently and be a Self Starter
Must have a Top-Secret Security Clearance
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a
facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications:
Applicants must have a minimum of four years aircraft
maintenance OR inspection and flight line operations
experience.
Experience with blueprint / schematic verification,
aircraft troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Experience validating accuracy and completeness of
technical documentation.
Must have a Top-Secret Security Clearance
Desired Skills:
Basic Computer Skills - MS Office (Word, Excel and
PowerPoint)
Prior Military Flight line Assembly/Inspection
experience.
Flight test experience.
Strong communications skills - verbal/written
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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: 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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available