Lockheed Martin · 20 hours ago
Aircraft Structural Mechanic II
Lexington, KY
Part-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelLockheed Martin is seeking a skilled and experienced Aircraft Structural Mechanic to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for modifying, repairing, and maintaining the structural configurations of rotary-wing aircraft, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards and supporting operational readiness.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Modifying, repairing, and maintaining the structural configurations of H‑6, H‑60, and H‑47 rotary‑wing aircraft
Execute scheduled and unscheduled inspections, structural repairs, and modifications on airframe structures and components, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards and supporting mission‑critical operational readiness
Perform mid-to-complex modifications to frames, beams, fuselage, wings, tail assemblies, landing‑gear attachments, doors, and hatches using riveting, fastening, trimming, sanding, bonding, and composite repair techniques
Perform inspections for structural damage, corrosion, cracks, and other defects; execute removal, treatment, and preventative programs
Fabricate, install, and replace sheet‑metal and composite panels, fairings, and structural components per engineering drawings and service bulletins
Interpret engineering drawings, repair manuals, structural repair schemes, and service bulletins; ensure accurate entry of work in maintenance logs, modification/production instructions, and military documentation systems
Perform rigging tasks to verify proper alignment of airframe assemblies and control surfaces after repairs or modifications
Provide structural repairs in both flight‑line and depot environments; coordinate with depot shops for major repairs and back‑shop support
Adapt to shift variations, travel (requirement), and deployment requirements (if necessary)
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. citizen
Experience modifying, repairing, and maintaining structural configurations of H‑6, H‑60, and H‑47 rotary‑wing aircraft
Ability to execute scheduled and unscheduled inspections, structural repairs, and modifications on airframe structures and components
Knowledge of airworthiness standards and supporting mission‑critical operational readiness
Experience performing mid-to-complex modifications to frames, beams, fuselage, wings, tail assemblies, landing‑gear attachments, doors, and hatches
Proficiency in riveting, fastening, trimming, sanding, bonding, and composite repair techniques
Ability to perform inspections for structural damage, corrosion, cracks, and other defects
Experience fabricating, installing, and replacing sheet‑metal and composite panels, fairings, and structural components per engineering drawings and service bulletins
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, repair manuals, structural repair schemes, and service bulletins
Experience ensuring accurate entry of work in maintenance logs, modification/production instructions, and military documentation systems
Ability to perform rigging tasks to verify proper alignment of airframe assemblies and control surfaces after repairs or modifications
Experience providing structural repairs in both flight‑line and depot environments
Ability to coordinate with depot shops for major repairs and back‑shop support
Adaptability to shift variations, travel requirements, and deployment requirements
Preferred
Experienced Composite background
Demonstrated experience in composite material fabrication, inspection and repair
Proficiency with composite layup techniques, including wet layout, pre-preg and vacuum bagging
Knowledge of bonding, curing and finishing processes for composite structures
Ability to perform structural and non-structural composite repairs in accordance with technical manuals and industry standards
Familiarity with NDT methods (e.g., ultrasonic, Tap test) for composite damage assessment
Skilled in tooling, trimming and fitting composite components to precise tolerances
Firm understanding of safety protocols and handling procedures for composite materials, adhesives and resins
Experience documenting repair processes and quality assurance checks to meet compliance requirement
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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