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Description:

You will be the Aircraft Modification Electrician for the SOF GLSS team. Our team is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing aircraft electrical and electromechanical systems on rotary‐wing aircraft.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Aircraft Modification Electrician you will be responsible for executing electrical maintenance, inspections, and support tasks on rotary‐wing aircraft.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Troubleshooting and repairing issues in aircraft instrumented systems, anti-icing systems, pneudraulic systems, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems.
• Interpreting and applying information from maintenance manuals, service bulletins, engineering drawings, and technical data to guide maintenance activities.
• Conducting preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections to ensure aircraft are ready for operation, perform safely during flight, and are properly secured after landing.
• Support broader aircraft‐maintenance tasks: servicing, flushing, cleaning, jack‐up, towing, and flight‐test support.

Why Join Us

This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more about the SOF GLSS contract. (https://lmt.co/MFC-JobDescription-SOFGLSS)

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Lexington. Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location. (https://lmt.co/MFC-JobDescription-Lexington)

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company‐sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Understanding of safe grounding, electrostatic discharge precautions, and aircraft handling procedures relevant to electrical work.
• Ability to accurately document all electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs in required logs and systems.
• Ability to support electrical systems during flight‐line operations with routine troubleshooting and minor repairs.
• Effective teamwork and independent work habits, with readiness for varying shift structures and travel.
• Must possess or be eligible for the required security clearance.
• Candidate MUST have the ability to travel as dictated by mission needs and customer support.

Desired Skills:

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification or equivalent military/defense maintenance credentials.
• Aircraft Experience: CH/MH-47, UH/MH-60, MD-500 / AH/MH-6, AH-64, OH-58D, or other Service Rotary Wing assets. Expertise in performing troubleshooting, dimensional checks, repairing, and overhauling components.
• Calibration of navigation, communication, and flight‐control electronics.
• Maintenance of generators, batteries, wiring harnesses, circuit protection devices.
• Proficient use of diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, avionics test sets).

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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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, you're 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: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)

Relocation Available: No

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Task Order/IDIQ

Shift: First