JASON SWEET
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Aerospace professional with 22 years of experience in aircraft assembly, modification, maintenance, repair and delivery operations. Recognized for executing complex engineering-directed modifications, maintaining aircraft configuration control, and ensuring mission readiness in high-tempo environments. Proven ability to coordinate across engineering, production, maintenance, and flight test organizations to resolve technical issues, execute modification requirements, and support critical test objectives. Experienced in technical documentation, fault isolation, and configuration-controlled operations supporting advanced military aircraft programs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Delivery Technician – Modification Mechanic
Lockheed Martin
01.2024 - Current
- Execute F-35 flight test aircraft modifications and engineering-directed changes supporting test and evaluation objectives
- Coordinate modification execution across engineering, production, maintenance, and flight test organizations to ensure schedule and configuration compliance
- Review engineering data, work instructions, and technical requirements to support modification accuracy and aircraft readiness
- Troubleshoot, repair, and validate hydraulic, electrical, structural, propulsion, and egress systems
- Conduct Safety of Flight operational checkouts and verify aircraft readiness for test and delivery operations
- Maintain aircraft configuration control throughout modification and delivery activities
- Support aircraft modification and repair efforts at remote locations and flight test facilities
Aircraft Mechanic A
Lockheed Martin
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Supported F-35 flight test, modification, final assembly, checkout, and delivery operations
- Executed engineering-directed modifications using approved technical data and work instructions
- Performed fault isolation and discrepancy resolution across multiple aircraft systems
- Coordinated with engineering personnel to implement corrective actions and resolve technical issues
- Verified aircraft configuration compliance and operational readiness requirements
- Supported flight test preparation, system validation, and final checkout activities
Assembler Aircraft Lead
Triumph Group
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Led teams of up to 20 personnel supporting aircraft production and modification operations
- Coordinated manpower, workflow, and schedule execution to achieve production objectives
- Oversaw repair and modification of major aircraft assemblies and structures
- Coordinated with engineering, production, and quality organizations to resolve technical issues
- Authored technical reports documenting status, discrepancies, and corrective actions
- Fabricated tooling and shop aids supporting production and repair activities
Broetje Machine Operator
Triumph Group
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Controlled automated aircraft assembly operations supporting structural fabrication and production requirements
- Coordinated workflow execution to support schedule commitments and operational goals
- Performed troubleshooting, fault isolation, CNC program edits, and machine adjustments
- Collaborated with engineering and quality teams to resolve technical issues and reduce defects
- Supported inspection, rework, and configuration-controlled manufacturing operations
Education
No Degree -
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TXSkills
- Multiple Platform Test & Modification Operations
- Aircraft Configuration Control
- Engineering & Production Coordination
- Technical Documentation & Report Authoring
- ALIS, SAP, JTD & SFM Experience
- JEDI, iBaseT, VAS & JDL Eperience
- Safety of Flight Operations
- Multi-Site Modification Support
- Flight Test Operations
- Aircraft Modification Planning
- Engineering Coordination
- Configuration Management
- Technical Documentation
- Technical Report Authoring
- Aircraft Troubleshooting
- Fault Isolation & Root Cause Analysis
- Schedule Execution
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Timeline
Aircraft Delivery Technician – Modification Mechanic
Lockheed Martin
01.2024 - Current
Aircraft Mechanic A
Lockheed Martin
01.2017 - 01.2024
Assembler Aircraft Lead
Triumph Group
01.2015 - 01.2016
Broetje Machine Operator
Triumph Group
01.2012 - 01.2015
No Degree -
Dallas Baptist University