Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft Mechanic I | Lockheed Martin

You will be the Aircraft Mechanic I for the SOF GLSS team. Our team is responsible for performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and modifications on aircraft to ensure flight safety and mission readiness.

As the Aircraft Mechanic I you will be responsible for executing a variety of maintenance tasks on rotary-wing platforms supporting Special Operations Forces.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and modifications on H-6, H-60 and H-47, including landing gear, flight controls and surfaces, anti-icing systems, pneudraulic systems, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems.
• Repairing, replacing, or rebuilding aircraft components such as drive systems, control systems, engines, and engine parts to maintain aircraft integrity and performance.
• Interpreting and applying information from maintenance manuals, service bulletins, engineering drawings, and technical data to guide maintenance activities.
• Conducting preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections to ensure aircraft are ready for operation, perform safely during flight, and are properly secured after landing.

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 about the SOF GLSS contract.

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.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical orders, and service bulletins.
• Ability to accurately document maintenance activities, including describing the work performed in maintenance records and military documentation systems.
• Experience in working in a fast-paced team environment as well as the ability to work independently, with a focus on meeting schedule-sensitive operational goals in support of military operational units.
• Capability to safely jack, tow, and handle aircraft and large components; physical ability to perform the required labor.
• Effective teamwork and independent work habits, with readiness for varying shift structures and travel.
• Must possess or be eligible for the required security clearance.
• Candidate MUST have the ability to travel as dictated by mission needs and customer support.