Maintenance Trainer Senior (Level 3)

Job Description

We are Lockheed Martin

Aviation is a story of perseverance of trying, failing, and ultimately succeeding. At Lockheed Martin, our passion for advancing aeronautical design and achieving mission success is at the heart of our culture.

We celebrate the unique talents and contributions of our team, whose collective drive and focus on global opportunities shape our path forward.

Join us as we innovate, inspire, and make history in aerospace and defense.

What You Will Be Doing

• Deliver Expert Training : Provide comprehensive training on 5th generation aircraft coatings and finishes for the F-35, including practical demonstrations, to international partners as well as Fort Worth production and flight operations employees.
• Develop and Execute Training Programs : Establish and deliver technical training on the installation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft coatings and finishes, covering specific tools, test equipment, and internal company systems (SFM, QADS, ICA, PDM, MPS’s, PS, and JDL).
• Prepare and Maintain Training Materials : Review and prepare lesson plans, set up classrooms, manage class rosters, and verify completion of courses, ensuring materials remain current and aligned with technical guidance.
• Ensure Instructor Proficiency : Maintain expertise and proficiency in assigned courses, meeting DCMA 8210 and other contractual training requirements, and serving as a technical consultant to engineering and production teams.
• International Travel as an SME : Travel domestically and internationally to deliver training as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for diverse military and civilian groups across various cultures and countries.
• Utilize Microsoft Office for Training Materials : Employ Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel, for creating, updating, and sharing training materials.

What’s In It For You

• Impact Global Teams : Train and support diverse international teams, contributing to the expertise and operational readiness of both civilian and military personnel.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines : Act as a trusted technical consultant, working alongside engineering and production teams to meet training standards and contractual requirements.
• Travel Opportunities : Gain global experience with travel to multiple countries, where you’ll share your expertise and make a difference across a range of cultures and settings.
• Professional Development : Grow your skillset in a cutting-edge production environment, enhancing your proficiency in specialized training for 5th generation aircraft.

Who You Are

• Experienced Professional : You bring experience working with Low Observable Finishes and Coatings on the F-35, with the ability to provide hands-on and theoretical training.
• Skilled Communicator and Trainer : Known for delivering clear, engaging, and effective training sessions, with the flexibility to adapt to diverse international audiences.
• Detail-Oriented and Organized : Strong ability to manage course materials, rosters, and class logistics to ensure seamless delivery and accurate completion records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office : Competent in using Microsoft Office tools to enhance training presentations, maintain course materials, and communicate effectively with the team.

Our Commitment to DEI

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here :

This position is in Fort Worth, TX

Desired skills

• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience installing and maintaining F-35 coatings / finishes on operational or new build aircraft.
• Ability to obtain US Passport and travel internationally.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Computer, visual communications, and basic software skills to include but not limited to Windows, Microsoft Office 365, Teams, projectors, and visual displays.
• Ability to maintain respirator certification.
• Experience applying and maintaining F-22 and / or F-16 coatings and the repair of these materials in accordance technical directives.
• Demonstrated ability and experience coaching employees in the application of Low Observable and coating materials.
• Mod Temp and rain erosion material experience.
• Demonstrated ability and experience utilizing Instructional System Design (ISD)
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships and collaborate with others to meet training needs.
• Prior experience instructing training in a highly regulated environment
• Ability to work autonomously in a culturally diverse environment
• 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.
• Experienced traveler.
• Secret security clearance or the ability to hold one.
• Degree in related field.
5 hours ago