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Job Description
Job Number 19493
Standard Job Description
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 you will be responsible for modifying, repairing, and maintaining the structural configurations of H-6, H-60, and H-47 rotary-wing aircraft supporting the SOF GLSS contract located in Lexington, KY.
Your responsibilities will include:
Performing structural modifications using riveting, fastening, trimming, sanding, bonding, and composite repair techniques.
Conducting damage assessments, corrosion removal, treatment, and preventative maintenance to extend airframe life.
Fabricating, installing, and replacing sheet-metal and composite panels, fairings, and structural parts per engineering drawings.
Executing detailed structural inspections during phase, isochronal, and periodic maintenance programs.
Interpreting engineering drawings, repair manuals, and service bulletins while accurately documenting work in maintenance logs.
Basic Qualifications
Aircraft Handling Knowledge - Proficient in safe jacking, towing, and positioning of rotary-wing aircraft for structural work.
Maintenance Documentation - Ability to accurately record repairs, inspections, and modifications in maintenance logs, modification and production instructions, and military documentation systems.
Quality Assurance - Demonstrated skill in verifying completed work against airworthiness standards and mission requirements. Depot Maintenance Support - Capability to execute structural repairs at both flight-line and depot levels.
Desired Skills
Experience with Small Helicopter Structures
Prior structural work on MD-500, AH/MH-6, or comparable small-helicopter airframes (inspections, repairs, modifications).
Familiarity with Larger Helicopter Airframes.
Knowledge or experience with CH/MH-47 and UH/MH-60 structural components; ability to transition between H-6, H-60, and H-47 platforms as operational needs dictate. Specialized Structural Skills- Sheet-metal fabrication, riveting, and welding.
Composite repairs (bonding, lay-up, patching).
High-precision work with tight tolerances.
Capability to fabricate/repair structural spare parts and assemblies.
Certifications
FAA A&P license, DoD/USAF aircraft structural certification, or equivalent military qualifications preferred.
Pay Information
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
Standard Job Description
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 you will be responsible for modifying, repairing, and maintaining the structural configurations of H-6, H-60, and H-47 rotary-wing aircraft supporting the SOF GLSS contract located in Lexington, KY.
Your responsibilities will include:
Performing structural modifications using riveting, fastening, trimming, sanding, bonding, and composite repair techniques.
Conducting damage assessments, corrosion removal, treatment, and preventative maintenance to extend airframe life.
Fabricating, installing, and replacing sheet-metal and composite panels, fairings, and structural parts per engineering drawings.
Executing detailed structural inspections during phase, isochronal, and periodic maintenance programs.
Interpreting engineering drawings, repair manuals, and service bulletins while accurately documenting work in maintenance logs.
Basic Qualifications
Aircraft Handling Knowledge - Proficient in safe jacking, towing, and positioning of rotary-wing aircraft for structural work.
Maintenance Documentation - Ability to accurately record repairs, inspections, and modifications in maintenance logs, modification and production instructions, and military documentation systems.
Quality Assurance - Demonstrated skill in verifying completed work against airworthiness standards and mission requirements. Depot Maintenance Support - Capability to execute structural repairs at both flight-line and depot levels.
Desired Skills
Experience with Small Helicopter Structures
Prior structural work on MD-500, AH/MH-6, or comparable small-helicopter airframes (inspections, repairs, modifications).
Familiarity with Larger Helicopter Airframes.
Knowledge or experience with CH/MH-47 and UH/MH-60 structural components; ability to transition between H-6, H-60, and H-47 platforms as operational needs dictate. Specialized Structural Skills- Sheet-metal fabrication, riveting, and welding.
Composite repairs (bonding, lay-up, patching).
High-precision work with tight tolerances.
Capability to fabricate/repair structural spare parts and assemblies.
Certifications
FAA A&P license, DoD/USAF aircraft structural certification, or equivalent military qualifications preferred.
Pay Information
- $34.67 - $34.67
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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