Inspector Sr Spec GSO
by Lockheed Martin
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Date Posted
August 20, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Category
Aviation Management
Salary Range
$32.64–$58.89/hr (≈$67.9K–$122.5K/yr)
Cost of Living
View details for Greenville
Locations
Application Deadline
September 19, 2026
Description
Overview
You will be the Quality Assurance Inspector for the F-16 Production Team. Our team is responsible for inspecting and validating mechanic work and processes.
Responsibilities
As a Quality Assurance Inspector you will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Use predetermined methods to validate in-process and completed product such as electronic, mechanical, structural, and powerplant units and subsystems.
- Utilize blueprints, diagrams, and technical orders to validate specifications and assembly build-up.
- Utilize dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, and borescopes to evaluate aircraft/part serviceability.
- Work with the customer to present validated work for their approval and final buy-off.
- Review documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Generate discrepancy reports for identified flaws, internal defects and incorrect work.
Candidate must be willing to work a Second shift position on a 4x10A work schedule.
What’s In It For You
3-day weekends every weekend! From onsite to remote, 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.
This position is in Greenville, SC. Discover Greenville.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications
- 8 years or more of demonstrated experience as an Aircraft Mechanic/Assembler/Inspector.
- Candidate must have experience with reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications and/or Aircraft drawings.
- Airframe/APG/Electrical/Flight line experience.
- Experience with precision measuring equipment, such as, but not limited to calipers, ball gauges, micrometers, tensiometers, and coating thickness gauges.
Desired Skills
- F-16 manufacturing or maintenance experience.
- Previous Inspection/Quality Control Experience.
- Computer skills to include Word, Excel, SAP, Solumina, SFM and APRISO/QADS.
- Experience with determining root cause(s) and corrective action.
- Familiar with Tool Control and FOD prevention.
- Experience with technical writing for drafting non-conformance documents that require disposition.
Pay Information
Pay rate for this position is $32.64 - $58.89 per hour.
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.
- 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) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. 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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