C-130J Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Lockheed Martin•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be an Aircraft Structural Mechanic at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Greenville, SC. You will be responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, and modifying aircraft systems and powerplants in accordance with established written procedures, specifications, and standards. Candidate must be knowledgeable in C-130J aircraft systems operation and maintenance to include landing gear, powerplants, flight controls, disassembly, reassembly, rigging, and aircraft movement. Must be able to read and speak English. Comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Additional mission essential functions and other duties may be assigned as required. Candidate will provide shadowed toolbox with etched tools per minimum inventory and specifications as detailed by the company.

Requirements

Knowledgeable in C-130J aircraft systems operation and maintenance to include landing gear, powerplants, flight controls, disassembly, reassembly, rigging, and aircraft movement.
Able to read and speak English.
Comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Regularly required to perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hand to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach with hands and arms.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, twist, and work on or in the aircraft.
Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance.
Must frequently lift and/or push or pull up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or push or pull up to 50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to properly use, handle, and dispose of hazardous materials, and toxic or caustic chemicals per Government regulations and company procedures.
Must possess at a minimum, 6 years of C-130J aircraft maintenance experience and be knowledgeable in aircraft systems operations to include landing gear, flight controls, aircraft ground operations, and the flight line environment.
Must have experience with using maintenance manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams, to diagnose and locate malfunctions and repair according to applicable technical data.
Must obtain an FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant license within 18 months from hiring date, or possess current certification(s).
High school education or equivalent (GED).
Ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance
Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Six (6) years aircraft structural maintenance experience
Experience in Flight Line Operations, Isochronal/Phase Inspections, and Depot Level Maintenance on C-130J aircraft.
Experience with servicing, pre-flight, launch and recovery (post-flight inspection) of aircraft.
Experience with aircraft logbooks, maintenance manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directives and Time Compliance Technical Orders.
Ability to perform structural and non‑structural repairs in accordance with technical manuals and industry standards.
Ability to fabricate, install, and replace sheet‑metal, fairings, and structural components per engineering drawings and technical guidance.
Ability to identify aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown on engineering documentation and technical orders.
Experience in aviation composite repairs, modifications, and installations.
Willing to be trained and/or certified in special skills.

Responsibilities

Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, and modifying aircraft systems and powerplants in accordance with established written procedures, specifications, and standards.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections, structural repairs, and modifications on airframe structures and components.
Perform high‑complexity modifications to primary and secondary support structure 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.
Use maintenance manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams, to diagnose and locate malfunctions and repair according to applicable technical data.
Work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean, FOD-free work area.