Quality Assurance Inspector (Beale AFB, CA), U-2 - Level 4

What You Will Be Doing:

This position will be part of the Aircraft Maintenance Team supporting U-2 Avionics Technical Refresh (ATR) and Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) Operations at Beale Air Force Base, California. Responsibilities include:

• Inspecting aircraft for functional operation and conformance to government and company standards and specifications.
• Inspecting the installation and operation of electrical, avionics, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, oil, and emergency systems and other aircraft parts and equipment.
• Ensuring aircraft are in good mechanical condition and safe for flight.
• Planning and conducting Process Compliance Surveillance Program (PCSP) audits.
• Conducting incident and/or mishap investigation audits.
• Preparing quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, including failed processes, recalls, corrective actions, and validations.
• Ensuring aircraft records are updated and maintained.
• Drafting and submitting engineering disposition requests.
• Updating the quality assurance supervisor with the quality status of aircraft.

What’s In It For You:

We offer flexible work schedules and 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.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Interim clearance to start with the ability to obtain a Final Secret Clearance. Considered candidates must be capable of working first (1st), second (2nd), or third (3rd) shifts and weekends dependent on customer needs.

Physical Requirements:

This position may include certain required health screenings and immunizations. Position may also require extended work hours. Responsibilities include:

• Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements.
• Working overhead, using hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist.
• Confined Space Entry.

Basic Qualifications:

The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

• Minimum 1 year of quality assurance experience in aircraft.
• Minimum 3 years of aircraft operations experience.
• Experience in reading and comprehending blueprints, engineering specifications and drawings, technical data, and planning documents.
• Experience in using various inspection measurement tools.

Desired Skills:

The following Desired Skills are not required but would set a candidate apart from other candidates:

• Airframe & Powerplant License.
• Previous U-2 experience.
• Experience with AS9100 Quality systems.
• Experience with DCMA 8210 Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations.
• Knowledgeable of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention, Supply, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), Quality, and Security programs.
• Aircraft PDM experience.
• Experience in aircraft quality processes and procedures.
• Experience in aircraft crew escape systems (i.e. canopy and ejection seat).

Pay Information:

Full-Time Salary Range: $37.55 - $69.71

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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.
• 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.