Lockheed Martin's Greenville Site to Add More Than 300 New Jobs by End of 2022

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Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is set to add over 300 new jobs at its Greenville, South Carolina facility by the end of 2022, focusing on F-16 production and sustainment. The hiring initiative includes sign-on bonuses up to $2,000 and relocation payments of $5,000. Roles open include airframe mechanics, avionics technicians, and more, with robust training available. The company emphasizes its commitment to supporting military veterans, with approximately 35% of current employees being veterans. Lockheed Martin's economic impact in the region is around $100 million annually.

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• Adding over 300 jobs at Greenville site by end of 2022.
• Offering sign-on bonuses up to $2,000 and relocation payments of $5,000.
• Strong commitment to military hiring with 35% veteran employees.
• Significant annual economic impact of $100 million on the local economy.
• Opportunities for learning in automation and digital engineering.

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GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will add more than 300 new jobs for F-16 production and sustainment to its Greenville, South Carolina site by the end of 2022. The company is actively hiring today, and interested candidates can apply on LockheedMartinJobs.com.

Select roles are eligible for new hire incentives, including up to $2,000 sign-on bonuses and up to $5,000 relocation lump-sum payments. Aircraft-specific experience is desired, but not required for some positions. Robust, on-the-job training is available as needed, and employees will have the opportunity to learn new automation and digital engineering technologies as Lockheed Martin continues to invest in the F-16 program.

The new positions are in the categories listed below:

• Airframe and power plant mechanics
• Avionics technicians
• Painters
• Quality inspectors
• Sheet metal mechanics
• Tool makers
• Engineers
• Planners
• Supervisors

"These new roles represent Lockheed Martin's long-standing commitment to meet our customers' current and future needs, and to bring more jobs to the Greenville area," says Danya Trent, vice president, F-16 program. "Many of these positions are on the leading edge of our digital engineering efforts on our F-16 production line. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to join the team that sustains and produces the F-16 for armed forces around the world."

To fill these positions, Lockheed Martin is working closely with the state and local government, as well as community partners, such as Greenville Technical College. The company is also participating in several virtual and local career events, including some events that are exclusive to transitioning military service members and veterans.

"Lockheed Martin continues to be committed to military hiring," says Walt Lindsley, Greenville site director. "Currently at the site, approximately 35% of our employees are veterans, and we aim to keep growing that number."

With approximately 700 jobs currently at the site and hundreds more to come, Lockheed Martin remains embedded in the local community, as it has been for more than 37 years. The company has given millions of dollars in philanthropic donations, contributes an average annual economic impact of $100 million to the area and its employees have volunteered thousands of hours with local organizations.

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About the F-16
The F-16 is a strategic and valuable choice for many customers around the world seeking advanced, 4th generation fighter aircraft capabilities, regional and worldwide partnerships, and affordable lifecycle costs. More than 3,000 F-16s are operating today in 25 countries. The F-16 has flown an estimated 19.5 million flight hours and at least 13 million sorties. Today's latest version, the Block 70/72, offers unparalleled capabilities and will be flown by at least five countries beginning in the mid-2020s.

About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

Please follow @LMNews on Twitter for the latest announcements and news across the corporation.

 

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FAQ

What new jobs is Lockheed Martin adding in Greenville, SC?

Lockheed Martin is adding over 300 new jobs for F-16 production and sustainment at its Greenville site.

What are the benefits for new hires at Lockheed Martin?

New hires may receive sign-on bonuses up to $2,000 and relocation payments of $5,000.

When will the new jobs at Lockheed Martin be filled?

The new jobs are expected to be filled by the end of 2022.

What percentage of Lockheed Martin's Greenville employees are veterans?

Approximately 35% of the employees at the Greenville site are veterans.

What is Lockheed Martin's economic impact on Greenville?

Lockheed Martin has an annual economic impact of around $100 million on the Greenville area.