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Flight Safety Surv Equip Trainee

by Lockheed Martin

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Date Posted

November 7, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Range

Negotiable

Cost of Living

View details for Palmdale

Locations

Palmdale, California

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

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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.

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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).

Median Household Income
$81,151
Median Rent
$1,736/mo
Median Home Value
$435,300
Gasoline (1 gal)
$4.1
Restaurant Meal
$19.22
Milk (1 L)
$1.15
Eggs (dozen)
$2.51

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.

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