David Lambert
Fort Smith,AR
Summary
Dynamic Aircraft Mechanic with over 11 years of experience, including pivotal roles at Lockheed Martin, the Air National Guard, and the U.S. Navy. Proven expertise in F-35 maintenance and regulatory compliance, coupled with strong organizational skills. Successfully led training programs and expedited flight line operations, ensuring mission readiness and safety in high-pressure environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sys Engr-Field Tech Spt Sr
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
07.2025 - Current
- Lead a crew of 10+ junior technicians; deliver daily safety briefings and hands‑on instruction on technical instructions, local SOPs, and 8210D requirements.
- Advise Management on work‑in‑progress status, material availability, and production bottlenecks, ensuring transparent communication and timely corrective actions.
- Enforce rigorous housekeeping and safety practices; resulted in zero FOD‑related incidents over 12 months.
CDDAR / Mech 4
Lockheed Martin
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Execute F‑35 aircraft recovery and emergency‑response missions; conduct structural assessments, damage mitigation, and tool/FOD control throughout retrieval operations.
- Oversee AGE/GSE inspections, guaranteeing operational readiness of ground support equipment.
- Manage hazardous‑waste programs in compliance with EPA and DoD regulations; reduced waste‑handling errors by 30 %.
Aircraft Mechanic / Trainer / Expediter
Air National Guard
09.2018 - Current
- 7‑Level USAF aircraft mechanic with 7 + years on F‑16 and F‑35 platforms; performed corrective & preventive maintenance on power‑plant, flight‑control, and avionics systems.
- Served as the Flightline Expediter, synchronizing maintenance across multiple squadrons to meet daily sortie requirements; improved mission‑readiness rate from 92 % to 98 %.
- Utilized the F‑35 Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work‑order creation, tracking, and safety‑of‑flight releases.
- Designed and delivered training curricula (engine runs, borescope inspections, advanced diagnostics) for 20+ transitioning personnel
Aircraft Mechanic (AM)
US Navy
07.2014 - 06.2018
- Conducted scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on carrier‑based F/A‑18 aircraft; ensured 100 % airworthiness for high‑tempo flight operations.
- Performed corrosion‑control and hazardous‑waste handling per OPNAV 4790 guidelines; maintained zero compliance citations.
- Supported flight operations aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt, operating in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment. Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on F/A-18 aircraft, ensuring airworthiness and mission readiness.
- Conducted aircraft corrosion control procedures, preserving structural integrity under high-tempo operational conditions.
- Managed Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal, ensuring compliance with environmental safety regulations.
- Supported flight operations aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, maintaining aircraft in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Familiar with OPNAV 4790 Naval Aviation Maintenance Program instructions, ensuring compliance with Navy aircraft maintenance procedures.
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Professional communication
- Data collection
- Performance optimization
Timeline
Sys Engr-Field Tech Spt Sr
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
07.2025 - Current
CDDAR / Mech 4
Lockheed Martin
10.2024 - 07.2025
Aircraft Mechanic / Trainer / Expediter
Air National Guard
09.2018 - Current
Aircraft Mechanic (AM)
US Navy
07.2014 - 06.2018