Aircraft Avionics Technician II

Lockheed Martin Corporation • Lexington, KY

47d • Onsite

About The Position

You will be an Aircraft Avionics Technician II. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results, and we're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Aircraft Avionics Technician II to join our team. What You Will Be Doing As an Aircraft Avionics Technician II, you will be responsible for: The Level II Avionics Technician provides advanced, independent maintenance, modification, and repair of electrical and avionics systems on the SOF GLSS rotary‑wing fleets. The duties of this title will primarily perform tasks independently and play a wide-ranging role in guidance, technical instruction, and specific skill development of less experienced employees. This candidate will possess vast and comprehensive technical expertise and specialization for the applicable scope of work. The duties will encompass complex problem solving, effective communication skills and broad knowledge within the scope of assignments. The duties will include major modifications, thorough troubleshooting, and ensuring all work complies with airworthiness standards while supporting SOF‑specific mission requirements. 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: SOF GLSS 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 and is in direct support of a U.S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start.

Requirements

• Aircraft Handling Knowledge - Proficient in safe grounding, electrostatic discharge precautions, and aircraft handling procedures relevant to electrical work.
• Maintenance Record Keeping - Ability to accurately document all maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs in maintenance logs and military documentation systems, ensuring traceability.
• Quality Verification - Demonstrated experience verifying that work meets required reliability, safety, and airworthiness standards.
• Line Maintenance Experience - Capable of providing electrical system support during flight‑line operations with routine troubleshooting and minor repairs.
• Operational Flexibility - Effective both independently and as part of a team; adaptable to shift changes, travel, and deployment.
• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
• This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Specific Aircraft Electrical Experience Proven maintenance on MH‑6 / MH‑60 platforms (or MD‑500 / AH‑MH‑6 equivalents), including major modifications and SOF‑specific upgrades.
• Adjacent Aircraft Experience Familiarity with electrical/avionics systems on CH‑MH‑47 and UH‑MH‑60 airframes; ability to transition between platforms.
• Advanced Structural Techniques • Avionics Systems - Calibration of navigation, communication, and flight‑control electronics.• Power Generation & Distribution - Maintenance of generators, batteries, wiring harnesses, and circuit protection devices.• Electrical Troubleshooting - Expert use of diagnostic tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, avionics test sets).
• Leadership / Mentorship Experience guiding less‑experienced technicians, reviewing work products, and providing technical direction.
• Certifications FAA A&P license, DoD/USAF avionics or electrical certification, or equivalent military qualifications preferred.
• Technical Training Completion of advanced rotor‑wing electrical/avionics courses (e.g., Advanced Rotor‑Wing Electrical Maintenance School).

Responsibilities

• Advanced, independent maintenance, modification, and repair of electrical and avionics systems on the SOF GLSS rotary‑wing fleets.
• Perform tasks independently and play a wide-ranging role in guidance, technical instruction, and specific skill development of less experienced employees.
• Complex problem solving.
• Major modifications, thorough troubleshooting, and ensuring all work complies with airworthiness standards while supporting SOF‑specific mission requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees