Aircraft Mechanic I

Lockheed Martin•Lexington, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Aircraft Mechanic I for the SOF GLSS team. Our team is responsible for performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and modifications on aircraft to ensure flight safety and mission readiness. As the Aircraft Mechanic I you will be responsible for executing a variety of maintenance tasks on rotary‑wing platforms supporting Special Operations Forces. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and modifications on H-6, H-60 and H-47, including landing gear, flight controls and surfaces, anti-icing systems, pneudraulic systems, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems. Repairing, replacing, or rebuilding aircraft components such as drive systems, control systems, engines, and engine parts to maintain aircraft integrity and performance. Interpreting and applying information from maintenance manuals, service bulletins, engineering drawings, and technical data to guide maintenance activities. Conducting preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections to ensure aircraft are ready for operation, perform safely during flight, and are properly secured after landing.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical orders, and service bulletins.
Ability to accurately document maintenance activities, including describing the work performed in maintenance records and military documentation systems.
Experience in working in a fast-paced team environment as well as the ability to work independently, with a focus on meeting schedule-sensitive operational goals in support of military operational units.
Capability to safely jack, tow, and handle aircraft and large components; physical ability to perform the required labor.
Effective teamwork and independent work habits, with readiness for varying shift structures and travel.
Must possess or be eligible for the required security clearance.
Candidate MUST have the ability to travel as dictated by mission needs and customer support.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Nice To Haves

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification or equivalent military/defense maintenance credentials.
Aircraft Experience: CH/MH-47, UH/MH-60, MD-500 / AH/MH-6, AH-64, OH-58D, or other Service Rotary Wing assets.
Expertise in performing troubleshooting, dimensional checks, repairing, and overhauling components.
Repairing and modifying structural components and assemblies.
Working on precision and close tolerance components, which require high accuracy and attention to detail.
Repairing and modifying functional spare parts and assemblies to ensure they are in good working condition.
Experience with service engines and airframe components in a flightline support role, making repairs as needed to keep the aircraft in operating condition.
This role will require occasional or regular travel to support mission needs and customer support.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and modifications on H-6, H-60 and H-47, including landing gear, flight controls and surfaces, anti-icing systems, pneudraulic systems, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems.
Repairing, replacing, or rebuilding aircraft components such as drive systems, control systems, engines, and engine parts to maintain aircraft integrity and performance.
Interpreting and applying information from maintenance manuals, service bulletins, engineering drawings, and technical data to guide maintenance activities.
Conducting preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections to ensure aircraft are ready for operation, perform safely during flight, and are properly secured after landing.