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Structural Mechanic

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Aircraft Structural Mechanic Build an Aviation Career You Are Proud Of! Take charge of our day-to ... Previous experience building bespoke structures, trays and/or mounts of all sizes and applications.

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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level aircraft structure mechanic in the United States is $32.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.64 and $36.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Aircraft Structure Mechanic vs Aircraft Maintenance Technician?

AspectEntry Level Aircraft Structure MechanicAircraft Maintenance Technician
CertificationsFAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license often requiredFAA A&P license typically required
Work EnvironmentAircraft assembly, repair, and structural maintenance in hangars or on the tarmacInspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft systems in hangars or maintenance facilities
Job FocusStructural components, fuselage, wings, and landing gearSystems, engines, and overall aircraft functionality

While both roles require FAA A&P certification and involve aircraft maintenance, the Entry Level Aircraft Structure Mechanic primarily focuses on structural components and assembly, whereas the Aircraft Maintenance Technician handles a broader range of systems and operational checks. Both roles are essential in the aviation industry and often overlap in work environment and certification requirements.

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Aircraft Structural Mechanic I

Aircraft Structural Mechanic I

Lockheed Martin

Lexington, KY • On-site

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Re-posted 13 days ago

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 389 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 61 rated aerospace companies

Job description

You will be the Aircraft Structural Mechanic for the SOF GLSS team. Our team is responsible for delivering highimpact structural maintenance and repair services that sustain critical rotarywing platforms for Special Operations Forces.


What You Will Be Doing


As the Aircraft Structural Mechanic you will be responsible for modifying, repairing, and maintaining the structural configurations of H6, H60, and H47 rotarywing aircraft supporting the SOF GLSS contract located in Lexington, KY.


Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:



  • Performing structural modifications using riveting, fastening, trimming, sanding, bonding, and composite repair techniques.

  • Conducting damage assessments, corrosion removal, treatment, and preventative maintenance to extend airframe life.

  • Fabricating, installing, and replacing sheetmetal and composite panels, fairings, and structural parts per engineering drawings.

  • Executing detailed structural inspections during phase, isochronal, and periodic maintenance programs.

  • Interpreting engineering drawings, repair manuals, and service bulletins while accurately documenting work in maintenance logs.


Why Join Us


This position supports our Special Operations Forces - Global Logistics Support Services (SOFGLSS) contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest servicecontract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here.


Further Information About This Opportunity


This position is in Lexington. Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location.


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 companysponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

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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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Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912

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