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Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1 - 2nd Shift

Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1 - 2nd Shift

Lockheed Martin

Lexington, KY

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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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 1, supporting a 2nd shift operation, you will be responsible for performing structural modifications, damage assessments, and repairs on both flightline and depot aircraft.


Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:



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

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

  • Fabricate, install, and replace sheetmetal and composite panels, fairings, and structural parts per engineering drawings.

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

  • Execute structural repairs at both flightline and depot levels.


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 here: SOF GLSS


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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