Lockheed Martin has announced it is hosting a jobs event to support F-16 production as the company deals with a backlog of orders for the fighter jet.

The company will be in McAlister Square in Greenville tomorrow (25^th January) from 8am to 5pm to conduct interviews and make same-day hiring decisions for F-16 production jobs.

This event is part of the company's plan to add more than 300 new jobs for F-16 production and sustainment to its Greenville site by the end of 2022.

The company is actively hiring for many hourly and salaried positions as the defence giant deals with a backlog of 128 new production F-16s.

Candidates will be expected to meet basic qualifications for critical F-16 production hourly positions, including structures mechanics, airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanics and avionics technicians.

Interested individuals must register for the event here to be considered for an interview.

Strict COVID precautions will be in place – face masks will be required, and social distancing recommendations will be observed.

These positions are eligible for new-hire incentives, including up to $2,000 sign-on bonuses and up to $5,000 relocation lump-sum payments. The basic qualifications for the positions are listed below.

F-16 production structures mechanic

• One year of manufacturing or repair experience
• Basic understanding of manufacturing process
• Ability to perform assembly and installation work using assembly, jigs, fixtures, test equipment, precision measuring instruments and mechanics hand tools
• Experience reading and interpreting written specifications, blueprints and engineering drawings, understanding symbols, flags and general notes

F-16 production A&P mechanic

• One year of related aircraft production, overhaul or modification experience on various aircraft systems
• Knowledge and experience of aircraft operating procedures, under power-on, hydraulics, or tethered utility feed system in order to perform system checkouts and troubleshooting
• Experience in structural rework, repair, modification and the forming characteristics of various metals
• Demonstrated proficiency using mechanics' hand tools effectively

F-16 production avionics technician

• At least one year demonstrated experience to complete operational test of electronics and test equipment including major troubleshooting
• Ability to understand and use complex circuit diagrams, prints and specifications
• Must be able to obtain interim clearance and maintain Department of Defense secret clearance and any required special access

Robust, on-the-job training is available as needed for candidates who meet the qualifications, and employees will have the opportunity to learn new automation and digital engineering technologies as Lockheed Martin continues to invest in the F-16 programme

"We have a backlog of 128 new production F-16s, with the potential for up to 300 additional F-16s based on international interest," said Kim Howard, vice president, integrated fighter group production operations. "This hiring event provides a great opportunity to join a growing team that will undoubtedly afford long-term career development and the chance to be part of something that's never been done before – producing the first F-16 in Greenville."

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