Aircraft Structural Mechanic III

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* Description:

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* You will be the Aircraft Structural Mechanic III with Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control in Lexington, KY  Our team is responsible for ensuring the airworthiness and optimal functionality of aircraft through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, conducting structural maintenance and repair services, in support of Special Operations Forces Rotary Wing Platforms

** What You Will Be Doing*
* As the Aircraft Structural Mechanic III, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks to ensure the airworthiness and optimal functionality of H‑6, H‑60, and H‑47 aircraft

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

+ Troubleshooting and repair

+ Component repair and replacement

+ Inspections and tests

+ Technical documentation

+ This senior level role leads complex unscheduled repairs, oversee large scale depot modifications, and mentors Level II and Level I Mechanics

** 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  (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). co/MFC

Job Description SOFGLSS

** Further Information About This Opportunity*
* This position is in Lexington  Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location    co/MFC

Job Description Lexington

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 company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Aircraft Handling Expertise:
Proficient in safe jacking, towing, and positioning of rotary‑wing aircraft for structural work

Maintenance Documentation:
Ability to accurately record repairs, inspections, and modifications in maintenance logs, modification and production instructions, and military documentation systems

Quality Assurance:
Demonstrated track record of verifying work against stringent airworthiness and safety standards

Depot & Flight Line

Experience:

Competent performing structural repairs in both environments with a focus on high tempo operations

Leadership Capability:
Experience supervising multi disciplinary teams, allocating tasks, and ensuring safety compliance

Security Clearance:
Must possess or be eligible for Secret clearance  or higher  as required

** Desired

Skills:

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* Specific / Adjacent Aircraft

Experience:

CH/MH 47, UH/MH 60, MD 500 / AH/MH 6, AH 64, OH 58D, or other Service Rotary Wing assets

Expertise in performing troubleshooting, inspections, dimensional checks, repairing, and overhauling components

The role will periodically require flexibility and agility between airframes supported in the organization, requiring your assignment on differ MDS aircraft

Advanced Structural Techniques:

Mastery of precision sheet metal fabrication, high strength riveting, composite layup, and structural bonding

Direct high complexity modifications to primary structures  frames, bulkheads, wing spars, tail assemblies, landing gear attachments, doors, hatches   Approve riveting, fastening, bonding, composite, and precision welding processes

Proven ability to lead Level II and I Mechanics, provide oversight to fabrication, installation, and replacement of sheet metal and composite panels, fairings, and structural components  Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, service bulletins, and technical orders, develop training curricula, and provide feedback on performance to management

Experience interfacing with design engineers, test engineers, and program managers on modification projects

Ability to develop work packages, schedule resources, and track budgetary constraints for large scale repairs

FAA A&P license, DoD Certification, or equivalent military qualifications preferred

Technical Training

** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration

** Clearance Level:
** Secret

** Other Important Information You Should Know*
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