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Flight Line Electrician - C130

Marietta, GA

$23.75 - $32.50/hr

You will be the Flight Line Electrician - C130 for the team which is responsible for determining methods, tools, operations, and sequences necessary to rework, check out, and service complex aircraft ...

Lockheed Martin

Flight Line Electrician - C130

Marietta, GA · On-site

$23.75 - $32.50/hr

You will be the Flight Line Electrician - C130 for the team which is responsible for determining methods, tools, operations, and sequences necessary to rework, check out, and service complex aircraft ...

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A typical work schedule for C-130 pilots and crew members can vary significantly depending on whether you are in a military or civilian role, the nature of assigned missions, and geographic deployment. You may experience irregular hours, early mornings, and overnight flights, especially during training exercises, humanitarian missions, or deployments. Teamwork is essential, with pre-flight briefings, in-flight roles, and post-flight debriefs forming part of the routine. The diverse nature of C-130 operations means flexibility and readiness are key, but you'll also gain opportunities to travel, participate in challenging missions, and build valuable team experience.

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A C-130 job typically refers to a role involving the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, a military transport aircraft used for cargo, personnel transport, and various specialized missions. Jobs related to the C-130 can include pilots, loadmasters, mechanics, avionics technicians, and logistics personnel. These roles exist in the military, defense contracting, and civilian aviation sectors. Duties vary but often involve operating, maintaining, or supporting the aircraft in missions worldwide.

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To excel as a C-130 Pilot or Crew Member, you need a strong background in aviation, flight operations, and typically hold a commercial or military pilot's license, with specific training and certification for the C-130 aircraft. Proficiency with advanced avionics systems, navigation tools, and mission planning software is essential, alongside completion of specialized training courses such as the C-130 qualification course. Effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure are important soft skills in this role. These competencies are vital for ensuring safe aircraft operation, successful mission execution, and seamless coordination with the broader flight and ground crew.

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Flight Line Electrician - C130

Flight Line Electrician - C130

Lockheed Martin

Marietta, GA

$23.75 - $32.50/hr

Other

Posted 16 days ago

Lockheed Martin rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 379 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 60 rated aerospace companies

Job description

You will be the Flight Line Electrician - C130 for the team which is responsible for determining methods, tools, operations, and sequences necessary to rework, check out, and service complex aircraft electrical systems equipment.


What You Will Be Doing


As the Flight Line Electrician - C130, you will be responsible for mocking up, fabricating, and installing experimental systems and equipment and performing final flight-servicing, troubleshooting, and operational checkout before and after flight to ensure airworthiness and conformance to applicable design specifications.


Your responsibilities will include:



  • Conducting power plant runs or working with mechanics in conducting such runs; making adjustments and replacements of electrical components and accessories

  • Investigating any malfunctioning of electrical equipment before and after flight test; analyzing systems and diagnosing trouble

  • Performing necessary operations to correct trouble, including replacing or repairing defective components such as solenoids, selsyns, light bulbs, thermocouples, electric motors, fuses, and circuit breakers and instruments and gauges

  • Checking output of ship's generator and functioning of aircraft electrical accessories to company and/or customer inspection when required

  • Incorporating design changes into complex aircraft electrical systems, generators, and functional assemblies as called out in blueprints or other authorized documents


What's In It For You


We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.


Who You Are


The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and experienced electrician with a strong knowledge of complex aircraft systems and their components. You will have excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to read and interpret detail and assembly blueprints, charts, wiring diagrams, electrical handbooks, and other authorized documents, and the ability to utilize sophisticated state-of-the-art computerized system test equipment to diagnose and repair complex systems.


Further Information About This Opportunity


MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.


GA hourly

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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912

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