Flight Safety Surv Equip Trainee
Job role insights
Date Posted
November 7, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
Negotiable
Cost of Living
View details for Palmdale
Locations
Application Deadline
December 7, 2026
Description
Standard Job Description
Performs periodic and scheduled tests, inspections, and maintenance on aircrew flight equipment including, but not limited to, parachutes, survival kits, helmets, oxygen masks, and pressure suits.
Ensures proper size and fitment of aircrew ensemble.
Works directly with aircrew to troubleshoot and resolve problems with flight equipment.
Certifies aircrew flight equipment as safe for flight.
Properly records all inspection and maintenance actions.
Utilizes basic hand tools, technical data, blueprints, and vendor instructions to perform tasks.
Occasionally works irregular shifts to support flying operations
Basic Qualifications
Graduate of applicable military technical school.
Experience in Aircrew Flight Equipment
Experience in Flightline Operations
Use of Air Force Technical Orders or Equivalent such as Manuals.
Desired Skills
U-2 Pilot Equipment
Explosives Handling
Egress System experience/qualifications (e.g. ejection seats)
Liquid and/or Gaseous Oxygen Handling
FAA Senior/Master Parachute Rigger's Certificate
Pay Information
- $30.84 - $53.14
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
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.
Related Jobs
Ready to Apply?
Join our aviation team today
By applying, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot: Palmdale, California
What aviation pay actually covers in Palmdale — AviHire's snapshot of median income, housing, and everyday prices from U.S. Census Bureau data (2023 5-Year ACS estimates).
Rent runs about 25.7% of median income in Palmdale — moderate by the common 30%-of-income guideline.
AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot, compiled from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023), with fuel and grocery prices from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
More Pilot jobs in California
Other current openings on AviHire that match this role's category and location.
- Fab Processing HelperLockheed Martin · Palmdale, CA
- Capture Management DirLockheed Martin · US; Palmdale, CA
- Captain - Gulfstream 600 (Van Nuys, CA)Jet Aviation · Van Nuys, CA
- Captain - Gulfstream 650 (Burbank, CA)Jet Aviation · Burbank, CA
- First Officer - Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian AirlinesHawaiian Airlines · Los Angeles, CA
- First Officer - Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian AirlinesAlaska Airlines · San Francisco, CA
- Flight GuardGlobal Medical Response · Sacramento, CA
- Sr. Principal Pilot - USMC AviationNorthrop Grumman · Manhattan Beach, CA
- Captain - Gulfstream 450 (Santa Ana, CA)Jet Aviation · Santa Ana, CA
- Lead Captain - Global 8000 (Van Nuys, CA)Jet Aviation · Van Nuys, CA
- Captain - Global 7500 (San Diego, CA)Jet Aviation · San Diego, CA
- Lead Captain - Gulfstream 550 & Gulfstream 450 (Burbank, CA)Jet Aviation · Burbank, CA
