Flight Line Test Mechanic - C130
Listed on 2026-06-03
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Aircraft Maintenance/ Mechanic
Description
You will be the Flight Line Test Mechanic C‑130 for the team which is responsible for performing the servicing and troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems.
What You Will Be DoingAs the Flight Line Test Mechanic C‑130, you will be responsible for determining methods, tools, operations, and sequences necessary to rework, check out, and service aircraft structures, hydraulic and plumbing, rigging, mechanical systems, and power plants requiring ingenuity in deviating from standard practices and adapting and altering structures and systems configurations to meet special requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Making changes and replacements to hydraulic, plumbing, and rigging systems, fuel and oil units, power plants, etc.
- Making any permissible adjustments to ship's systems to meet flight‑line requirements.
- Mocking‑up, fabricating, and installing new parts, structures, and systems and performing final flight servicing, troubleshooting, and operational checkout of complex aircraft for airworthiness and conformance to applicable design specifications.
- Correcting all malfunctions and defects revealed on the ground and/or in flight.
- Utilizing computerized state‑of‑the‑art equipment to troubleshoot complex systems and applying advanced skills and ingenuity to analyze and correct malfunctions.
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. The hourly compensation range is available upon request. Lockheed Martin offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Who You AreThe ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and experienced mechanic with strong knowledge of aircraft systems, structures, and power plants. Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work with complex systems are required. Advanced analytical skills to address malfunctions are essential.
Further Information About This OpportunityMust be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires special access to a facility.
Basic QualificationsFour (4) years’ experience within the past twelve (12) years in flight line aircraft systems maintenance, functional checkout, preflight, troubleshooting, correction of flight squawks, and engine/APU performance checks. Experience must have been actual flight line work on live aircraft systems.
Education and experience may offset parts of the experience requirement:
- Aircraft technical school training may be included in the four‑year minimum for those with four years of military service.
- A two‑year associate degree in aviation maintenance technology may substitute for one year of experience.
- Each year of active reserve/national guard aircraft systems maintenance duty may substitute for two months of experience, up to a maximum of 16 months.
- A graduate of a certified aircraft systems mechanic apprenticeship program within the last six months may qualify (typically 8,000 hours, including OJT experience). LMASC’s 6,000‑hour program is acceptable.
Live aircraft experience includes working in the preparation for and release of aircraft for flight and includes knowledge and experience with fuel systems, liquid/gaseous oxygen, hydraulic, electrical, flight controls, landing gear, emergency egress equipment, and engines.
Desired SkillsPrevious C‑130 experience.
Other Important Information You Should KnowClearance level:
None.
Ability to work remotely:
Onsite full‑time; the work will be performed at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules with flexibility. The schedule for this position is 4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week.
Experience level:
Hourly/Non‑Exempt.
Business unit:
Aeronautics Company.
Relocation available:
Yes.
Career area:
Manufacturing.
Type:
Full‑time.
Shift: Second.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementLockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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