Aircraft Structural Mechanic I

Lockheed Martin•Lexington, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be an Aircraft Structural Mechanic. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results, and we're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Aircraft Structural Mechanic to join our team. As an Aircraft Structural Mechanic, you will be responsible for: The Aircraft Structural Mechanic is responsible for modifying, repairing, and maintaining the structural configurations of H‑6, H‑60, and H‑47 rotary‑wing aircraft. You will execute scheduled and unscheduled inspections, structural repairs, and modifications on airframe structures and components, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards and supporting mission‑critical operational readiness. Perform high‑complexity modifications to frames, beams, fuselage, wings, tail assemblies, landing‑gear attachments, doors, and hatches using riveting, fastening, trimming, sanding, bonding, and composite repair techniques. Lead inspections for structural damage, corrosion, cracks, and other defects; execute removal, treatment, and preventative programs; provide technical guidance to junior mechanics. Fabricate, install, and replace sheet‑metal and composite panels, fairings, and structural components per engineering drawings and service bulletins. Conduct and certify phase, isochronal, and periodic inspections; identify early‑life‑limit concerns and recommend corrective actions. Interpret engineering drawings, repair manuals, structural repair schemes, and service bulletins; ensure accurate entry of work in maintenance logs, modification/production instructions, and military documentation systems. Lead rigging tasks to verify proper alignment of airframe assemblies and control surfaces after repairs or modifications. Perform final QA checks, verify compliance with airworthiness standards, and release aircraft for flight. Provide structural repairs in both flight‑line and depot environments; coordinate with depot shops for major repairs and back‑shop support. Train, mentor, and supervise Level I Aircraft Structural Mechanics; allocate work, review technical data, and ensure safety compliance. Adapt to shift variations, travel, and deployment requirements; support multiple aircraft types as mission needs dictate. 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. This position is in Lexington. 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

Must be proficient in reading and interpreting schematics, engineering drawings and technical manuals / technical orders.
The candidate must have a common knowledge of tooling required for performance of aircraft structural work.
Candidate must be flexible and willing to work extended/multiple shifts, and travel as required to meet delivery schedules and have the ability to integrate and work in team environments or independently.
Minimum 3 years structural repair or modification experience required.
Aircraft intermediate level structural experience in modification to include but not limited to structural TM/TO repairs, build to print assembly and installation.
Must be a qualified aviation sheet metal mechanic, employee must have experience in aviation sheet metal, hardware installation such as rivet installation, HI-Loc installation, etc.
Candidate must accurately record repairs, inspections, and modifications in maintenance logs, modification and production instructions, and military documentation systems.
Candidate must have fabrication experience to facilitate plane side repairs.
Candidate must have advanced sheetmetal skills that can work with little direction on complex modifications.
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.

Nice To Haves

Aircraft Maintenance Experience.
Documented Military/DOD Service School or Civilian/FAA equivalent training desired.
Demonstrated experience in composite material fabrication, inspection, and repair is a plus.

Responsibilities

modifying, repairing, and maintaining the structural configurations of H‑6, H‑60, and H‑47 rotary‑wing aircraft
execute scheduled and unscheduled inspections, structural repairs, and modifications on airframe structures and components, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards and supporting mission‑critical operational readiness
Perform high‑complexity modifications to frames, beams, fuselage, wings, tail assemblies, landing‑gear attachments, doors, and hatches using riveting, fastening, trimming, sanding, bonding, and composite repair techniques
Lead inspections for structural damage, corrosion, cracks, and other defects; execute removal, treatment, and preventative programs; provide technical guidance to junior mechanics
Fabricate, install, and replace sheet‑metal and composite panels, fairings, and structural components per engineering drawings and service bulletins
Conduct and certify phase, isochronal, and periodic inspections; identify early‑life‑limit concerns and recommend corrective actions
Interpret engineering drawings, repair manuals, structural repair schemes, and service bulletins; ensure accurate entry of work in maintenance logs, modification/production instructions, and military documentation systems
Lead rigging tasks to verify proper alignment of airframe assemblies and control surfaces after repairs or modifications
Perform final QA checks, verify compliance with airworthiness standards, and release aircraft for flight
Provide structural repairs in both flight‑line and depot environments; coordinate with depot shops for major repairs and back-shop support
Train, mentor, and supervise Level I Aircraft Structural Mechanics; allocate work, review technical data, and ensure safety compliance
Adapt to shift variations, travel, and deployment requirements; support multiple aircraft types as mission needs dictate