Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1 - 2nd Shift

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with composite repairs (bonding, layup, patching).
• Experience with sheet metal repair.
• Experience with High‑precision work with tight tolerances.
• Ability to fabricate/repair structural spare parts and assemblies.
• Candidate must be experienced performing tasks such as countersinking, deburring machined and sheet-metal parts, match-drilling assemblies, installing various fasteners such as solid and blind rivets, hi-loks, screws, bolts, and nuts to specification.

Job Description

You will be the Aircraft Structural Mechanic for the SOF GLSS team. Our team is responsible for delivering high‑impact structural maintenance and repair services that sustain critical rotary‑wing platforms for Special Operations Forces.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Aircraft Structural Mechanic 1, supporting a 2nd shift operation, you will be responsible for performing structural modifications, damage assessments, and repairs on both flight‑line and depot aircraft.

• 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.
• Interpret engineering drawings, repair manuals, and service bulletins while accurately documenting work in maintenance logs.
• Execute structural repairs at both flight‑line and depot levels.

Why Join Us

This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services.

Learn more here: SOF GLSS

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Lexington. Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

- This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Desired Skills

• SAP experience for work‑order tracking and inventory.

Other Important Information

• 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.
• Able to work remotely
• Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.