Flight Operations Inspector

JOB ID: 640155BR

Date posted: Jun. 30, 2023

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, or possess a valid A & P License with two years of practical experience.

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.

PERFORMS SUCH RELATED DUTIES AS:
Inspects preflight, post-flight, flight test and flight servicing of aircraft for workmanship, operations and airworthiness modifications.
Signs off aircraft for flight and prepares certification documents evidencing compliance with Company, customer, and F.A.A. regulations; accepts or rejects conditional flight releases and certifies release documents as required.

Inspects sighting, adjusting and firing of guns, cannon or other armament or weapons systems per functional test procedures.

Verifies transit leveling of aircraft and correct zero or normal reading of instruments such as compass, bank and turn indicator, artificial horizon, etc.

Witnesses operational checkout of aircraft electronic systems prior to, during or subsequent to flights.

Inspects fuel, oil and hydraulic tanks, lines and systems for freedom from foreign material, for proper functioning under test equipment actuation, and for workmanship and conformance to specification.

Operates control surfaces, checks instrument readings, powerplant or other operations during power runs.

Basic Qualifications:

Applicants must have a minimum of four years aircraft maintenance OR inspection and flight line operations experience.

Experience with one or more of the following: blueprint / schematic verification, aircraft troubleshooting, maintenance, and fabrication.

Desired Skills:

Must be knowledgeable of Tool Control, and FOD.

Previous Inspection/Quality Control Experience.

Aerospace Manufacturing experience.

Knowledgeable of Aircraft systems associated support and test equipment on and off aircraft usage.

Knowledge of Composites, Structures and Electrical.

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:

3x12 hour day
The base range for this position in California is - $28.48 - $48.29
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/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.

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:

Multiple shifts available

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

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

Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.

Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities and our planet.

Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”