Chance Smith

Chance Smith possesses extensive experience in aviation and maintenance operations, having served as a Scheduler and F-35 Maintenance Instructor at Lockheed Martin from December 2021 to December 2024. Prior to this role, Chance served in the US Navy from September 2016 to May 2020, achieving the position of Chief Aviation Machinist Mate, where flight operations for 15 aircrew and maintenance efforts for 185 personnel were effectively managed. Additional roles included Aviation Machinist Mate First Class and Third Class, focusing on maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspections of various aircraft engines. Following Navy service, Chance worked as an F-35 Maintenance Instructor with Delaware Resource Group from August 2020 to December 2021, emphasizing training and instructional material accuracy. An academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.