Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Position: Aircraft Structural Mechanic I
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* Description:

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* You will be the Aircraft Structural Mechanic for the SOF GLSS team  Our team is responsible for delivering high‑impact structural maintenance and repair services that sustain critical rotary‑wing platforms for Special Operations Forces

** What You Will Be Doing*
* As the Aircraft Structural Mechanic you will be responsible for modifying, repairing, and maintaining the structural configurations of H‑6, H‑60, and H‑47 rotary‑wing aircraft supporting the SOF GLSS contract located in Lexington, KY

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

+ Performing structural modifications using riveting, fastening, trimming, sanding, bonding, and composite repair techniques

+ Conducting damage assessments, corrosion removal, treatment, and preventative maintenance to extend airframe life

+ Fabricating, installing, and replacing sheet‑metal and composite panels, fairings, and structural parts per engineering drawings

+ Executing detailed structural inspections during phase, isochronal, and periodic maintenance programs

+ Interpreting engineering drawings, repair manuals, and service bulletins while accurately documenting work in maintenance logs

** Why Join Us*
* This position supports our Special Operations Forces - Global Logistics Support Services  SOF‑GLSS  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  (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 Knowledge - 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 skill in verifying completed work against airworthiness standards and mission requirements

Depot Maintenance Support - Capability to execute structural repairs at both flight‑line and depot levels

** Desired

Skills:

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* Experience with Small Helicopter Structures

Prior structural work on MD‑500, AH/MH‑6, or comparable small‑helicopter airframes  inspections, repairs, modifications  

Familiarity with Larger Helicopter Airframes

Knowledge or experience with CH/MH‑47 and UH/MH‑60 structural components; ability to transition between H‑6, H‑60, and H‑47 platforms as operational needs dictate

Specialized Structural Skills

 Sheet‑metal fabrication, riveting, and welding

 Composite repairs  bonding, lay‑up, patching  

 High‑precision work with tight tolerances

 Capability to fabricate/repair structural spare parts and assemblies

** 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*
* ** Expression of Interest:
** 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

** Work Schedules:
** 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…