Aircraft Modification Electrician

Lockheed Martin•Lexington, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Aircraft Modification Electrician for the SOF GLSS team. Our team is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing aircraft electrical and electromechanical systems on rotary‑wing aircraft. As the Aircraft Modification Electrician you will be responsible for executing electrical maintenance, inspections, and support tasks on rotary‑wing aircraft. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Troubleshooting and repairing issues in aircraft instrumented systems, anti-icing systems, pneudraulic systems, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems. 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. Support broader aircraft‑maintenance tasks: servicing, flushing, cleaning, jack‑up, towing, and flight‑test support.

Requirements

Understanding of safe grounding, electrostatic discharge precautions, and aircraft handling procedures relevant to electrical work.
Ability to accurately document all electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs in required logs and systems.
Ability to support electrical systems during flight‑line operations with routine troubleshooting and minor repairs.
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.
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.
Calibration of navigation, communication, and flight‑control electronics.
Maintenance of generators, batteries, wiring harnesses, circuit protection devices.
Proficient use of diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, avionics test sets).

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting and repairing issues in aircraft instrumented systems, anti-icing systems, pneudraulic systems, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems.
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.
Support broader aircraft‑maintenance tasks: servicing, flushing, cleaning, jack‑up, towing, and flight‑test support.