Lockheed Martin

Quality Control Analyst

Lockheed Martin • $71K — $114K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace quality control or aircraft management.
  • Experience with Air Force Technical Order Forms 781 Series and maintenance docs.
  • Familiarity with electronic record-keeping systems like CEMS and IMDS.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Compile and analyze quality control records for aircraft configurations.
  • Maintain electronic databases for engine life and oil analysis.
  • Verify and audit manufacturing and inspection documents.
  • Coordinate aircraft release records and ensure DR disposition.
  • Complete AFTO Form 781E for maintenance actions.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including 4x10 schedules.
  • 401(k) match program.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Parental Leave and other family-friendly benefits.
Full Job Description
Standard Job Description

  • Data Management & Reporting
    • Compile, process, and analyze QC records for aircraft configuration, flight status, mandatory LRUs, engine parts life, and TO compliance.
    • Maintain electronic databases (engine life-tracking, Joint Oil Analysis Program, CEMS).
    • Generate Quality Deficiency Reports (DRs) for flight/maintenance discrepancies.
  • Document Review & Auditing
    • Verify manufacturing, inspection, and manual entry documents from Field Operations and Final Assembly.
    • Audit rejection documents, installation plans, and maintenance records; report historical engine/parts changes.
    • Validate post-flight and pre-flight forms before release; attend debriefings and issue DRs as needed.
  • Aircraft Release Coordination
    • Certify release records during component or aircraft movement; ensure DR disposition at release and DD-250 generation.
    • Initiate and maintain Flight Record documentation per TOs and contracts.
  • AFTO & HRCN Processing
    • Complete AFTO Form 781E for time-change or maintenance actions.
    • Initiate Historical Records Change Notices (HRCNs) and report engine transactions to Contracts and USAF (via CEMS).
  • Engine & Oil Analysis Management
    • Track engine parts life using computer-based systems; process and store run/flight data.
    • Collect and process oil samples for the Joint Oil Analysis Program; report abnormalities and verify status before delivery.
  • Technical Order Maintenance
    • Maintain the TO file for the QC Records Section.
    • Review all supplemental and change notices to keep documentation current.
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    Ability to interpret and apply maintenance and flight-test data to generate accurate reports.
    Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
    Effective communication skills for coordinating with Field Operations, Contracts, and USAF personnel.
    Ability to work in both office and production-floor environments.
    Must be able to handle occasional lifting of documents and equipment up to 25 lb.


Basic Qualifications

5 years of experience in aerospace quality control, aircraft configuration management, or related field.

Experience with Air Force Technical Order Forms 781 Series, Technical Orders, and U.S. Air Force maintenance documentation.

Experience with electronic record-keeping systems (e.g., Comprehensive Engine Management System, engine life-tracking software, Integrated Maintenance Data System, etc.).

Desired Skills

Familiarity with Joint Oil Analysis Program (JOAP) procedures.
Experience with historical records change notice (HRCN) processes.
Knowledge of aircraft release procedures and DD-250 documentation.
Experience with maintaining F-16 Aircraft

Pay Information
  • $34.20 - $54.90

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.
  • Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
  • 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) 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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Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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