Job DescriptionYou will be an Aircraft Structural Mechanic. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results, and we're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Aircraft Structural Mechanic to join our team.
What You Will Be DoingAs an Aircraft Structural Mechanic, you will be responsible for:
- The Aircraft Structural Mechanic is responsible for modifying, repairing, and maintaining the structural configurations of H-6, H-60, and H-47 rotary-wing aircraft. You will execute scheduled and unscheduled inspections, structural repairs, and modifications on airframe structures and components, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards and supporting mission-critical operational readiness.
- Perform high-complexity modifications to frames, beams, fuselage, wings, tail assemblies, landing-gear attachments, doors, and hatches using riveting, fastening, trimming, sanding, bonding, and composite repair techniques.
- Lead inspections for structural damage, corrosion, cracks, and other defects; execute removal, treatment, and preventative programs; provide technical guidance to junior mechanics.
- Fabricate, install, and replace sheet-metal and composite panels, fairings, and structural components per engineering drawings and service bulletins.
- Conduct and certify phase, isochronal, and periodic inspections; identify early-life-limit concerns and recommend corrective actions.
- Interpret engineering drawings, repair manuals, structural repair schemes, and service bulletins; ensure accurate entry of work in maintenance logs, modification/production instructions, and military documentation systems.
- Lead rigging tasks to verify proper alignment of airframe assemblies and control surfaces after repairs or modifications.
- Perform final QA checks, verify compliance with airworthiness standards, and release aircraft for flight.
- Provide structural repairs in both flight-line and depot environments; coordinate with depot shops for major repairs and back-shop support.
- Train, mentor, and supervise Level I Aircraft Structural Mechanics; allocate work, review technical data, and ensure safety compliance.
- Adapt to shift variations, travel, and deployment requirements; support multiple aircraft types as mission needs dictate.
Why Join UsThis position supports our Special Operations Forces - Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is 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 OpportunityThis 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 and is in direct support of a U.S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start.
Basic Qualifications• Must be proficient in reading and interpreting schematics, engineering drawings and technical manuals / technical orders.
• The candidate must have a common knowledge of tooling required for performance of aircraft structural work.
• Candidate must be flexible and willing to work extended/multiple shifts, and travel as required to meet delivery schedules and have the ability to integrate and work in team environments or independently.
Desired skills• Aircraft Maintenance Experience.
• Minimum 3 years structural repair or modification experience required.
• Aircraft intermediate level structural experience in modification to include but not limited to structural TM/TO repairs, build to print assembly and installation.
• Documented Military/DOD Service School or Civilian/FAA equivalent training desired.
• Must be a qualified aviation sheet metal mechanic, employee must have experience in aviation sheet metal, hardware installation such as rivet installation, HI-Loc installation, etc.
• Candidate must accurately record repairs, inspections, and modifications in maintenance logs, modification and production instructions, and military documentation systems.
• Candidate must have fabrication experience to facilitate plane side repairs.
• Candidate must have advanced sheetmetal skills that can work with little direction on complex modifications.
• Demonstrated experience in composite material fabrication, inspection, and repair is a plus.
EEOLockheed 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.
Other Important InformationBy 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.
Work Schedule InformationLockheed 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.
