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Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1 - 2nd Shift

Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site

location_ondormakaba, 749, West Short Street, Western Suburb, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40508, United States

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About the Team

You will join the SOF GLSS team, responsible for delivering high-impact structural maintenance and repair services that sustain critical rotary-wing platforms for Special Operations Forces. This position supports the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle, providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry, and we place an emphasis on empowering employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

About the Role

As an Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1, you will support a 2nd shift operation in Lexington, Kentucky. You will perform structural modifications, damage assessments, and repairs on both flight-line and depot aircraft. Your day-to-day work involves fabricating, installing, and replacing sheet-metal and composite panels, fairings, and structural parts per engineering drawings. You will interpret engineering drawings, repair manuals, and service bulletins while accurately documenting work in maintenance logs.

This role requires high-precision work with tight tolerances, including countersinking, deburring, match-drilling assemblies, and installing various fasteners to specification. The work is performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Hiring Process & Application

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Security & Eligibility

This position is located at a facility that requires special access. You must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Equal Opportunity

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Work location

Work model: On-site

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dormakaba, 749, West Short Street, Western Suburb, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40508, United States

Lexington, Kentucky

Key Responsibilities

  • check_circlePerform structural modifications using riveting, fastening, trimming, sanding, bonding, and composite repair techniques
  • check_circleConduct damage assessments, corrosion removal, treatment, and preventative maintenance to extend airframe life
  • check_circleFabricate, install, and replace sheet-metal and composite panels, fairings, and structural parts per engineering drawings
  • check_circleInterpret engineering drawings, repair manuals, and service bulletins while accurately documenting work in maintenance logs
  • check_circleExecute structural repairs at both flight-line and depot levels

Requirements

  • verifiedU.S. Citizen
  • verifiedSecret security clearance
  • verifiedExperience with composite repairs (bonding, layup, patching)
  • verifiedExperience with sheet metal repair
  • verifiedExperience with high-precision work with tight tolerances
  • verifiedAbility to fabricate/repair structural spare parts and assemblies
  • verifiedExperience with countersinking, deburring, match-drilling, and installing fasteners to specification

Nice to Have

SAP experience for work-order tracking and inventory.

Benefits & Perks

check_circlePaid Time off benefitscheck_circleFlexible work schedules including 4x10 hour day with 3 days off per week
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Lockheed Martin

Industry

engineering

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Experience

Mid Level

Job Type

Full-Time

Skills Required

Composite Repairs

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Frequently asked questions about Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1 - 2nd Shift at Lockheed Martin

What does a Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1 - 2nd Shift at Lockheed Martin do?expand_more
In this Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1 - 2nd Shift at Lockheed Martin role, you will perform structural modifications using riveting, fastening, trimming, sanding, bonding, and composite repair techniques; conduct damage assessments, corrosion removal, treatment, and preventative maintenance to extend airframe life; fabricate, install, and replace sheet-metal and composite panels, fairings, and structural parts per engineering drawings; and interpret engineering drawings, repair manuals, and service bulletins while accurately documenting work in maintenance logs.
What are the requirements for this Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1 - 2nd Shift role?expand_more
Lockheed Martin is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: U.S. Citizen; Secret security clearance; Experience with composite repairs (bonding, layup, patching); Experience with sheet metal repair; Experience with high-precision work with tight tolerances; and Ability to fabricate/repair structural spare parts and assemblies.
Where is the Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1 - 2nd Shift role at Lockheed Martin located?expand_more
Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1 - 2nd Shift at Lockheed Martin is based in dormakaba, 749, West Short Street, Western Suburb, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40508, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1 - 2nd Shift job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Lockheed Martin has listed this Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1 - 2nd Shift role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1 - 2nd Shift role?expand_more
Candidates for Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1 - 2nd Shift at Lockheed Martin should have mid level.
What skills do you need for the Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1 - 2nd Shift role at Lockheed Martin?expand_more
Key skills for Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1 - 2nd Shift at Lockheed Martin include Composite Repairs; Bonding; Layup; Patching; Sheet Metal Repair; Countersinking; Deburring; and Rivets.
What category does the Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1 - 2nd Shift role belong to?expand_more
Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1 - 2nd Shift at Lockheed Martin is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.
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