Aviation Structural Instructor (Level 3)

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

What You Will Be Doing The Workforce Integration and Training organization is seeking a Senior Maintenance Trainer for the Marietta, Factory and Field Training team (F&FT). • Experience working aircraft structural maintenance, preferably on 5th generation aircraft such as F35/F22 as well as C-130 structural aircraft experience. • Experience with reading and interpreting aviation blueprints • Structural Quality experience • Deliver structures training to production and flight operations employees. • Establish and deliver technical training programs targeted on the installation, maintenance, repair, of aircraft structures materials, specific tools, test equipment, and utilize internal company systems such as SFM, QADS, ICA, PDM, MPS’s, PS, and JDL. • Review lesson plans and materials for technical instruction in preparation for class delivery. • Maintain instructor currency/proficiency of assigned courses. • Responsible for course control document reviews. Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically power point and excel. • Responsible for roster accuracy, and class completion verification. • Expected to provide technical expertise in a consulting role to engineering and production teams to meet DCMA 8210.0 and other contractual training requirements. This position will require travel to support other sites that fall under Marietta such as Meridian MS & Clarksburg WV. At times you will be required to support other Aero F&FT training sites such as Fort Worth TX, Palmdale CA, Pinellas FL & Greenville SC. 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. Marietta, GA This position is in Marietta, GA ? Discover Marietta. Basic Qualifications • Facilitating/Instructor/Teaching experience to include classroom lecture, shop performance and evaluations • Minimum of 6 years of structural maintenance experience on fighter and cargo (C-130, F-35, and F-22) aircraft to include Drill, Ream and Countersink, Solid and Liquid Shimming, Fastener Installation, and Bonding techniques. • Experience with reading and interpreting blueprints (C-130/F-35/F-22) • Experienced with the use of standard shop tools used to perform structural maintenance • Quality Aviation Structural Experience Proficient in using Microsoft applications such as • Proficient in using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Desired skills oaching and mentoring experience. • Aviation Quality Assurance knowledge and awareness. • F35, F22 and C 130 structural experience. • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with structural maintenance on fighter and cargo (F-35, F-22 & C-130) aircraft to include: Drill, Ream and Countersink, Solid and Liquid Shimming, Fastener Installation and Bonding techniques. • Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and instruct Blueprints and Process specifications for new employees. • Demonstrated ability to develop and revise training material to keep technical information up to date and meet new training requirements • Demonstrated instructor skills including classroom lecture, lab performance demonstrations and evaluations. • Strong verbal and written skills. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. * 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $77,700 - $136,965. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. 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. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $89,300 - $154,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. 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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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