Aircraft Structural Mechanic Security Clearance

Position: Aircraft Structural Mechanic I with Security Clearance
Job Number 718770

Description:

You 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 Doing As 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 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. 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 and is in direct support of a U.S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications:

• Aircraft Maintenance Experience.

• Minimum 3 years structural repair or modification experience required.

• 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 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…