C-130J Aircraft Structural Mechanic

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* Description:

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* You will be an Aircraft Structural Mechanic at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Greenville, SC

** What You Will Be Doing*
* You will be responsible for Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, and modifying aircraft systems and powerplants in accordance with established written procedures, specifications, and standards

Candidate must be knowledgeable in C 130J aircraft systems operation and maintenance to include landing gear, powerplants, flight controls, disassembly, reassembly, rigging, and aircraft movement

Must be able to read and speak English  Comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

Additional mission essential functions and other duties may be assigned as required

Candidate will provide shadowed toolbox with etched tools per minimum inventory and specifications as detailed by the company

In order to perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hand to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach with hands and arms

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, twist, and work on or in the aircraft  The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance

The employee must frequently list and/or push or pull up to 25 lbs  and occasionally list and/or push or pull up to 50 lbs  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee will be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment  PPE  as needed to perform job tasks  The employee is regularly exposed to vibration  The candidate will be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles

The candidate must be able to properly use, handle, and dispose of hazardous materials, and toxic or caustic chemicals per Government regulations and company procedures

The employee occasionally will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, outside weather conditions and risk electrical shock  The candidate is required to work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean, FOD free work area

    Per Lockheed Martin's FAA Repair Station Certificate, each individual that applies to perform a safety sensitive function, will be required to undergo preemployment drug testing for the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine  PCP  and amphetamines      

Odd / Multiple shifts may be worked in the same week  

Candidates must be able to travel on short notice and expect to be away for various lengths of time  

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here  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

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Candidate must possess at a minimum, 6 years of C 130J aircraft maintenance experience and be knowledgeable in aircraft systems operations to include landing gear, flight controls, aircraft ground operations, and the flight line environment

 Candidate will perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections, structural repairs, and modifications on airframe structures and components

 Candidate will perform high‑complexity modifications to primary and secondary support structure using riveting, fastening, trimming, sanding, bonding, and composite repair techniques

 Candidate will lead inspections for structural damage, corrosion, cracks, and other defects; execute removal, treatment, and preventative programs

 Candidate must have experience with using maintenance manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams, to diagnose and locate malfunctions and repair according to applicable technical data

 Candidate must obtain an FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant license within 18 months from hiring date, or possess current certification s  

 Candidate must have a High school education or equivalent  GED  

 Ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance

** Desired

Skills:

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* Six  6  years aircraft structural maintenance experience

 Experience in Flight Line Operations, Isochronal/Phase Inspections, and Depot Level Maintenance on C 130J aircraft

Experience with servicing, pre flight, launch and recovery  post flight inspection  of aircraft

Experience with aircraft logbooks, maintenance manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directives and Time Compliance Technical Orders

 Ability to perform structural and…