
Bradley Victor
Structural Technician
Lockheed Martin
Greenville, SC USA
“Whatever you want to do in life, be passionate about it.”
Lockheed Martin
Greenville, SC USA
“Whatever you want to do in life, be passionate about it.”
Structural Technician
I work on the F-16 aircraft production line.
I start the day with a team meeting where I'm given an assignment for my focus for the day. I receive a work packet and drawings for that day's project. Then I'll start my work, which can be drilling holes, inserting fasteners, or locating the bulkheads, skins, and frames.
Here's the first step for high school students
You can get to my role now with a two-year degree. The main credential you need for my role now is an Airframe and Powerplant license, which you can get through school or you can test for after at least 18 months of hands-on experience. To move up and get to where I want to be, a four-year degree helps. I recommend looking at the level you want to get to and then determine the level of degree you need. If you want to be at the technician level, a two-year degree may be better and less expensive.
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