Shop Technician - Early Professional

Basic Qualifications

• General aircraft component repair experience; or possession of either a FAA A&P license or repairmen certificate.
• Basic Excel, Outlook and Word skills are needed.
• Education requirement of at least high school diploma or equivalent.

For more than 40 years, Derco, a Lockheed Martin Company, has provided logistics and technical support for fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. We are an industry leader, offering a suite of fleet management solutions, including spares distribution, logistics solutions, repair and overhaul services and technical solutions.

Dedicated. Committed. State of the Art.

Troubleshooting and repair/overhaul of general aircraft components such as landing gear, wheels, pumps, brakes, actuators, engine mounts, valves and similar components; operating various test equipment including high-pressure hydraulic stands, actuator stands and precision measuring equipment; and returning the component back to service in an airworthy condition. Quality workmanship and attention to detail is a must. This position reports to the Shop Manager.

Please Note:

If you are hired, you will be performing an important safety-sensitive job covered by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Regulations require that you participate in an alcohol and drug testing program for the following drugs:
Marijuana, Opioids, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Phencyclidine, MDA (methylenedioxyamphetamine), Heroin (6-Acetylmorphine) – or a metabolite of these drugs.

Founded in 1979, Derco is a world leader in providing aircraft spares, services, and solutions to customers around the globe. Through solid relationships with premier OEMs, Derco maintains one of the largest and most diversified aircraft spares inventories in the world. Today, Derco is a full-service logistics and solutions provider, supporting military and commercial fleets in more than 65 countries. Derco is owned by Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) of Bethesda, MD, a Fortune 100 company.

You possess a robust technical foundation with a keen attention to detail, and are a mechanically inclined problem solver who excels at troubleshooting and repairing complex components. In this supportive, hands‑on environment, your proactive attitude and strong communication and teamwork skills will give you a solid foundation to launch a rewarding career in aerospace.

This is an early-professional role and candidates typically have around 1+ years of professional experience.

• Aircraft Electro-Mechanical, Hydraulic and Mechanical component experience a plus.
• An aerospace technical degree or higher is a plus.
• Recent FAA A&P graduates are encouraged to apply.

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.

Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Derco is a forward-thinking, employee-oriented company that promotes personal development and a work life balance. Derco offers a generous compensation package including competitive pay, health, dental, 401K with company match, 4x10 work week and continuing education incentives.