Aircraft Structural Mechanic - 2nd Shift
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1 - 2nd Shift | 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 1, supporting a 2nd shift operation, you will be responsible for performing structural modifications, damage assessments, and repairs on both flight-line and depot aircraft.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Perform structural modifications using riveting, fastening, trimming, sanding, bonding, and composite repair techniques.
- Conduct damage assessments, corrosion removal, treatment, and preventative maintenance to extend airframe life.
- Fabricate, install, and replace sheet-metal and composite panels, fairings, and structural parts per engineering drawings.
- Interpret engineering drawings, repair manuals, and service bulletins while accurately documenting work in maintenance logs.
- Execute structural repairs at both flight-line and depot levels.
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
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.
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.
Employee will work on-site full-time
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
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