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Quality Assurance Inspector, F-35 - Level 4

Yuma, Arizona

Yuma, Arizona

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Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 693226BR Date posted: May. 28, 2025 Program: F-35
Description:

What You Will Be Doing:
This position is part of the team supporting F-35
aircraft modifications at MCAS Yuma, AZ. The position is responsible for performing inspection functions to ensure compliance with applicable aircraft Solumina, workbooks specifications, engineering drawings/technical data, and approve or reject work accomplished by team members. Job requirements and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Requires experience in inspection of aircraft ground handling/servicing; component removal/replacement; scheduled and unscheduled maintenance; Time
Compliance Technical Directive (TCTD) execution.
Requires experience in inspection of Aerospace
Ground Equipment AGE/GSE; Hazardous Waste
Management programs; Tool and FOD industry
standards; equipment calibration compliance and
general security procedures.

Requires the ability to evaluate process compliance, write/review Corrective Action Preventative Action
(CAPA) reports, perform root cause analysis and
validate quality plans, processes and responses.
Requires ability to identify and understand non-
conformities as they relate to Safety-of-Flight
inspections, procedural breakdowns, and program
(process) audits.

Requires ability to conduct incident and/or mishap
investigation audits and prepare quality
documentation/reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information, and trends including failed process, recalls, corrective actions, and validations.

Must be able to work any shift as required to support customer including weekends.

Must be able to travel to support customer needs.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Must have an Interim Secret Clearance to be
considered for the position.

Must be a U.S. citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

What’s In It For You:
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, 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.
Basic Qualifications:
- Have 5 years of recent (within the past 5 years) military aircraft maintenance experience.

- Have a minimum USMC/USN Level 4 MATMEP and/or ASM T&R Quality Assurance 3000 level rating with CDI/CDQAR/QAR qualification (or equivalent experience) or USAF 5 level or higher skill rating.

- Demonstrated experience in airworthiness inspections, final inspections or safety of flight inspections.
Desired Skills:
- Fifth gen fighter aircraft (F-35 or F-22) experience in Modification, Maintenance and/or Quality Assurance roles.

- Working knowledge of Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) that includes Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), writing or processing Action Requests (AR), use of Joint Technical Data (JTD), Autonomic Fault Resolution System (AFRS).

- Familiar with DCMA Instruction 8210-1 associated in aircraft ground operations and maintenance procedures.

- Familiar with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 21-101 and/or OPNAV 4790 Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) instructions.

- Experience with Process Control Surveillance Program inspections and associated data base.

- Experience with Quality Management System (QMS) internal audit processes.

- Possess effective communication skills for coordinating with Aircraft Managers/Supervisors, Field Service Reps, System Engineers, Maintenance Logistics Support Managers, Customer (DCMA/GCQA), COR/QAE and maintainers regarding quality issues, Instrumentation System Integration, Deficiency Analysis/Reporting, customer complaints, and other issues related to higher quality as they occur.

- Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings/instructions; system schematics/blueprints; and technical policy/maintenance instructions.

- Excellent organizational, administration, and computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
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 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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available

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Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.

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Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

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    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

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