Aircraft Modification Electrician
Lockheed Martin · Lexington, KY · 1 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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