Aircraft Structural Mechanic III

Description

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.

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, oversees large‑scale depot modifications, and mentors Level II and Level I Mechanics.

• 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.

• 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.
• Periodic flexibility between airframes supported, requiring assignment on different 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, oversee fabrication, installation, and replacement of sheet‑metal and composite panels, fairings, and structural components, and ensure compliance with engineering drawings, service bulletins, and technical orders.
• 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.

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen and obtain Secret clearance (or higher).

• Experience Level: Hourly/Non‑Exempt
• Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)
• Relocation Available:
  No
• Career Area:
  Manufacturing
• Type:
  Task Order/IDIQ
• Shift: First
• Schedule:
  
  4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.