Aircraft Structural Mechanic I Jobs
Listed on 2026-08-16
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Engineering
Aircraft Maintenance/ Mechanic, Mechanical Engineer
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
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. 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. 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. 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.
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.
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