Description: You will be the Aircraft Structural Mechanic for the SOF GLSS team. Our team is responsible for delivering highu2011impact structural maintenance and repair services that sustain critical rotaryu2011wing platforms for Special Operations Forces. What You Will Be Doing As the Aircraft Structural Mechanic you will be responsible for modifying, repairing, and maintaining the structural configurations of Hu20116, Hu201160, and Hu201147 rotaryu2011wing aircraft supporting the SOF GLSS contract located in Lexington, KY. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: + Performing structural modifications using riveting, fastening, trimming, sanding, bonding, and composite repair techniques. + Conducting damage assessments, corrosion removal, treatment, and preventative maintenance to extend airframe life. + Fabricating, installing, and replacing sheetu2011metal and composite panels, fairings, and structural parts per engineering drawings. + Executing detailed structural inspections during phase, isochronal, and periodic maintenance programs. + Interpreting engineering drawings, repair manuals, and service bulletins while accurately documenting work in maintenance logs. Why Join Us This position supports our Special Operations Forces u2013 Global Logistics Support Services (SOFu2011GLSS) contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Commandu2019s (USSOCOM) largest serviceu2011contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here (. 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 companyu2011sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start. Basic Qualifications: Aircraft Handling Knowledge u2013 Proficient in safe jacking, towing, and positioning of rotaryu2011wing aircraft for structural work. Maintenance Documentation u2013 Ability to accurately record repairs, inspections, and modifications in maintenance logs, modification and production instructions, and military documentation systems. Quality Assurance u2013 Demonstrated skill in verifying completed work against airworthiness standards and mission requirements. Depot Maintenance Support u2013 Capability to execute structural repairs at both flightu2011line and depot levels. Desired Skills: Experience with Small Helicopter Structures Prior structural work on MDu2011500, AH/MHu20116, or comparable smallu2011helicopter airframes (inspections, repairs, modifications). Familiarity with Larger Helicopter Airframes Knowledge or experience with CH/MHu201147 and UH/MHu201160 structural components; ability to transition between Hu20116, Hu201160, and Hu201147 platforms as operational needs dictate. Specialized Structural Skills - Sheetu2011metal fabrication, riveting, and welding. - Composite repairs (bonding, layu2011up, patching). - Highu2011precision work with tight tolerances. - Capability to fabricate/repair structural spare parts and assemblies. Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest: 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. Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. 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. 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 truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, youu2019re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806) Relocation Available: No Career Area: Manufacturing Type: Task Order/IDIQ Shift: First
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