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 (25th 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
F-16 production A&P mechanic
F-16 production avionics technician
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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