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Aircraft Modification Electrician

Lockheed Martin · Lexington, KY · 4 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

About the role

The Aircraft Modification Electrician for the SOF GLSS team is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing aircraft electrical and electromechanical systems on rotary-wing aircraft.

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.
  • Supporting broader aircraft-maintenance tasks such as 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.
  • Effective teamwork and independent work habits, with readiness for varying shift structures and travel.
  • MUST have the ability to travel as dictated by mission needs and customer support.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Skills

  • 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.
  • Maintaining generators, batteries, wiring harnesses, circuit protection devices.
  • Proficient use of diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, avionics test sets).

Benefits

  • 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.

Pay

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Schedule

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