FORT WORTH, Texas, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin
(NYSE:LMT) is announcing the grand opening of a new facility
that expands its Johnstown,
Pennsylvania, operations. The Johnstown business expects to hire more than
80 mechanics and technicians in the next year to support component
production for the newest F-16s being manufactured in Greenville, South Carolina.
In conjunction, Lockheed Martin is celebrating 25 years in
Pinellas Park, Florida, and its
ongoing commitment to growing job opportunities in Florida – to include at least 50 new jobs over
the next two years.
"At Lockheed Martin, we're driven by a sense of purpose and
passion to shape the future and solve the world's most difficult
challenges," said Nick Drazic,
Operations vice president for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. "We
bring that same passion and purpose to our communities, where our
employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life
where we live and work."
Johnstown: The
Johnstown facility opened in 1987 and produces components for the
C-130A-J Super Hercules, F-35 Lightning II and F-16 Falcon
aircraft. The site also supports sustainment efforts for the
C-130A-J, LM-100J, F-16, F-22 Raptor, P-3 Orion and C-5 Galaxy
aircraft programs.
"We are proud to bring the new F-16 manufacturing work to our
Johnstown site and contribute to
the creation of more jobs in the area," Wayne Davis, Lockheed Martin Johnstown general
manager, said. "The selection of Johnstown for this work is a reflection of the
highly skilled workforce in the area and a testament to the team's
focus on delivering for our customers."
The F-16 parts that will now be produced in Johnstown include the aft engine access
covers, engine access doors, F-1 fuel tank and inlet. Upon
completion in Johnstown, the parts
will be shipped to Greenville, South
Carolina, for final assembly and integration into the F-16s
on the production line. This is in addition to the F-16 component
and sub-assembly work already performed at the site today.
Pinellas Park: Over
the past 25 years, the Pinellas
Park facility has become a Canopy Center of Excellence,
building both production and sustainment canopies for F-35 and F-16
aircraft. They also work on parts and components for the F-35, F-16
and C-130J. The team has driven innovation, efficiency, and focus,
while setting industry benchmarks in the manufacturing process by
reducing build times by 50%.
"It truly is an exciting time to be at Pinellas Park," said Lindsay Muth, Lockheed Martin Pinellas Park
general manager. "We have a world-class team that produces
world-class results; and that shows through our products and our
culture. We're proud to celebrate 25 years in Pinellas Park and look forward to continuously
growing employment opportunities and partnering with our local
community."
For additional information, visit our website:
www.lockheedmartin.com.
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.
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SOURCE Lockheed Martin Aeronautics