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Lead, Structural Engineering

Waco, TX · On-site

Lead, Structural Engineering Job Code: 42428 Job Location: Waco, TX Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees ... Determination of stress levels in primary and secondary aircraft structure, systems, and equipment ...

Janicki Industries

Aircraft Structural Assembler

Hamilton, WA · On-site

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We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We are looking for an Aircraft Structural Assembler on the Swing and Weekend ...

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Aircraft Structural Mechanic I

Lockheed Martin

Lexington, KY • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 391 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 72 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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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912

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