Aircraft Structural Mechanic
Listed on 2026-07-20
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Mechanical Engineer
Aircraft Structural Mechanic I | Lockheed Martin
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.
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.
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. 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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