Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Aircraft Structural Mechanic – Role Summary

As the Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1 for the SOF GLSS team, you will perform structural modifications, damage assessments, and repairs on both flight‑line and depot aircraft.

• 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 documenting work in maintenance logs.
• Execute structural repairs at both flight‑line and depot levels.

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical orders, service bulletins, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in accurately recording repairs, inspections, and modifications in maintenance logs and military documentation systems.
• Experience executing structural repairs at both flight‑line and depot levels.
• Physical ability to safely jack, tow, and handle aircraft and large components.
• Effective teamwork, independent work habits, and readiness for varying shift structures and travel.
• Must possess or be eligible for a Secret clearance (U.S. citizen required).
• Ability to travel per mission needs and customer support.

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification or equivalent military/defense maintenance credentials.
• Experience with CH/MH‑47, UH/MH‑60, MD‑500/AH/MH‑6, AH‑64, OH‑58D, or other Service Rotary Wing assets.
• Sheet‑metal fabrication, riveting, welding expertise.
• Composite repair experience (bonding, lay‑up, patching).
• High‑precision work with tight tolerances.
• Ability to fabricate/repair structural spare parts and assemblies.

This position is located in Lexington, Kentucky and requires onsite full‑time work at a Lockheed Martin facility. The listed work schedule is 4×10‑hour days with 3 days off per week.

Security Clearance:
Secret (U.S. citizen required).

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.