Aircraft Avionics Technician

Position: Aircraft Avionics Technician I

Basic Qualifications

• Aircraft Handling Knowledge – Understanding of safe grounding, electrostatic discharge precautions, and aircraft handling procedures relevant to electrical work.
• Maintenance Record Keeping – Ability to accurately document all electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs in required logs and systems.
• Quality Verification – Demonstrated skill in verifying that work meets required standards for reliability, safety, and airworthiness.
• Line Maintenance Experience – Capability to support electrical systems during flight‑line operations with routine troubleshooting and minor repairs.
• Operational Flexibility – Effective teamwork and independent work habits, with readiness for varying shift structures and travel.
• Must possess or be eligible for the required security clearance.

Job Code/Title

RLX
07:
Avionics Technician I

Job Description

You will be an Aircraft Avionics Technician I. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results, and we’re looking for a highly skilled and experienced Aircraft Avionics Technician I to join our team.

What You Will Be Doing

• The Avionics Technician I (Level I) provides entry‑level electrical and avionics maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair for the SOF GLSS rotary‑wing fleets. The duties of this title will perform many tasks independently.
• The candidate will commonly assist or work within general instructions from higher rated employees in the environment.
• The duties will include scheduled and unscheduled modifications, inspections, and ensure all electrical systems meet airworthiness standards to support time‑critical Special Operations missions.

Why Join Us

This 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.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Lexington, Kentucky.

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.

Desired Skills

• Specific Aircraft Electrical
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience with MD‑500 / AH‑MH‑6 or similar small‑helicopter platforms – troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and component replacement.
• Familiarity with Larger Helicopter Airframes:
  Knowledge of electrical systems on CH‑MH‑47 and UH‑MH‑60 airframes; ability to support multiple platforms.
• Specializations (optional):
  Avionics Systems – Calibration of navigation, communication, and flight‑control electronics;
  Power Generation & Distribution – Maintenance of generators, batteries, wiring harnesses, circuit protection devices;
  Electrical Troubleshooting – Proficient use of diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, avionics test sets).
• Certifications:
  
  FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license, DoD/USAF avionics or electrical certification, or equivalent military qualifications preferred.
• Technical Training:
  Completion of aircraft electrical/avionics maintenance courses (e.g., Rotor‑Wing Electrical Maintenance School).

Other Important Information

By 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.

Ability to Work Remotely

Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Shift

First

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed 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.

Work Schedule

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Security Clearance

Secret

EEO

Lockheed 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.

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