Aircraft Structural Mechanic III

Lockheed Martin•Lexington, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Aircraft Structural Mechanic III with Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control in Lexington, KY. The team is responsible for ensuring the airworthiness and optimal functionality of aircraft through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, conducting structural maintenance and repair services, in support of Special Operations Forces Rotary Wing Platforms. As the Aircraft Structural Mechanic III, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks to ensure the airworthiness and optimal functionality of H‑6, H‑60, and H‑47 aircraft. Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting and repair, component repair and replacement, inspections and tests, and technical documentation. This senior level role leads complex unscheduled repairs, oversees large scale depot modifications, and mentors Level II and Level I Mechanics. This position supports the Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which provides a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services.

Requirements

Proficient in safe jacking, towing, and positioning of rotary‑wing aircraft for structural work
Ability to accurately record repairs, inspections, and modifications in maintenance logs, modification and production instructions, and military documentation systems
Demonstrated track record of verifying work against stringent airworthiness and safety standards
Competent performing structural repairs in both depot and flight line environments with a focus on high tempo operations
Experience supervising multi-disciplinary teams, allocating tasks, and ensuring safety compliance
Must possess or be eligible for Secret clearance (or higher) as required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
A company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start

Nice To Haves

Specific / Adjacent 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, inspections, dimensional checks, repairing, and overhauling components
Mastery of precision sheet metal fabrication, high strength riveting, composite layup, and structural bonding
Proven ability to lead Level II and I Mechanics
FAA A&P license, DoD Certification, or equivalent military qualifications preferred

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting and repair
Component repair and replacement
Inspections and tests
Technical documentation
Performing a variety of tasks to ensure the airworthiness and optimal functionality of H‑6, H‑60, and H‑47 aircraft
Leading complex unscheduled repairs
Overseeing large scale depot modifications
Mentoring Level II and Level I Mechanics
Performing structural repairs in both depot and flight line environments with a focus on high tempo operations
Supervising multi-disciplinary teams, allocating tasks, and ensuring safety compliance
Performing troubleshooting, inspections, dimensional checks, repairing, and overhauling components
Performing flexibility and agility between airframes supported in the organization, requiring assignment on different MDS aircraft
Directing high complexity modifications to primary structures (frames, bulkheads, wing spars, tail assemblies, landing gear attachments, doors, hatches)
Approving riveting, fastening, bonding, composite, and precision welding processes
Providing oversight to fabrication, installation, and replacement of sheet metal and composite panels, fairings, and structural components
Ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, service bulletins, and technical orders
Developing training curricula
Providing feedback on performance to management
Interfacing with design engineers, test engineers, and program managers on modification projects
Developing work packages
Scheduling resources
Tracking budgetary constraints for large scale repairs