Technician Apprenticeship Program - AL AMTAP Cohort 31

Description: Anticipated Cohort Start Date: July 6, 2026

Are you looking to learn new skills from the ground up and want the opportunity to earn industry recognized certifications? Are you looking for an entry level role that can help build your career? Do you want to get paid for your technical training and have your earned certifications paid for?

The is a United States Department of Labor (USDOL) Registered Apprenticeship. The AMTAP program will teach you how to build space flight hardware by providing a phased approach to learning with both classroom and hands-on learning opportunities at our LM Space facility in Courtland, AL .

No experience, no problem! This program will teach you everything you need to be successful. Our graduation success rate is well above the national average, proving our instructor quality and team dedication!

We encourage all interested applicants to review the program information on our AMTAP website !

What We're Looking For:
Great hand and eye coordination
Ability to follow detailed work instructions
Works well in a fast paced, team environment
Interested in continuously learning and adapting to ongoing industry changes
Ability to perform precision work*
Manual dexterity skills**
(If you find that you do not enjoy working with your hands, it may be an indication that you could find being an apprentice within this program a frustrating experience, as these kinds of activities will consume a large portion of your time)

*Examples of performing precision work
- Performing operations on components that range from .002-.25 with a repeatable, on target outcome
- An archer hitting the same spot on the bulls-eye three times consecutively
- A lab technician mixing a bonding agent in which the given substance is weighed 5 times and the measurement is the same value each time
- An electronic technician hand installing components that meet the target criteria each time

**Examples of manual (fine motor skills) dexterity
- Painting
- Woodcarving
- Sewing/needlepoint/ Crocheting or knitting
- Robotics club
- Building Drones
- Building computers/circuit boards/Processors
- Cross-stitching
- Soldering
- Computer/Console games
- Cooking
- Origami

What You'll Be Doing:
Participate in an up to 8 week paid training program (continued participation is contingent upon successful completion of each prior step)
Work 40 hours per week during training (4x10 schedule)
Get paid $15/hour (non-negotiable) + benefits as you complete your training! (We offer Medical (HDHP), Dental and Vision benefits)
Learn new technical skills such as torquing, encapsulation, point to point wiring, and reading engineering documents.
Have the opportunity to earn several industry recognized certifications (paid for by Lockheed Martin) including:
o IPC 620 Cable Harness Certification
o JSTD Limited Solder

After Training is Complete:
Opportunities for potential full time employment for graduating team members, including increase in base pay.
If hired full-time post training program, various work shifts may be available. Facility is open 7-days per week.
In order to be considered for the AMTAP program you must be willing and able to work non standard shifts.
Basic Qualifications:
HS Education or equivalent
Hand eye coordination and fine dexterity skills
Ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment
Ability to demonstrate learning agility to pass both written and hands-on certification requirements
Ability to work first, second, or weekend shift after successful completion of the training program
All applicants must be a US Citizen and must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
Desired Skills:
Experience with M.S. Office applications
Familiarity with Aerospace Environment/ Experience in a production environment
Electronic/Electrical Theory background
Demonstrate integrity and conflict resolution characteristics
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Part-Time as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, youre invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Call-In
Shift: First