Aircraft Structural Mechanic I

Job ID: 706927BR

Date posted: Oct. 10, 2025

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.

Why Join Us

This position supports our Special Operations Forces - Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is 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 here: Explore more about the services that support the Special Operations Forces community.

Further Information About This Opportunity

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 possess an active Secret clearance to start.

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.

Technical Training

Completion of aircraft structural maintenance courses (e.g., Rotor‑Wing Structural Maintenance School).

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: 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.

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

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)

Relocation Available: No

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Task Order/IDIQ

Shift: First