Aircraft Mechanic I

Lockheed Martin; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic in Lexington, KY to perform testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and alterations across aircraft systems. The role requires strict adherence to FOD prevention and aviation cleanliness, with documentation ensuring flight readiness.

Duties include inspections, component servicing, and compliance with technical orders and engineering reports to verify system conformance.

Qualifications

• Aircraft systems knowledge in specialization areas.
• Experience with maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Familiar with testing procedures and technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, troubleshooting, cyclical and unscheduled maintenance.
• Maintain records and ensure flightworthiness of aircraft.
• Adhere to safety, FOD control and aviation standards.

Skills

Aircraft systems knowledge

Testing equipment proficiency

Operational checks

Maintenance experience

Education

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Standard Job Description

The Aircraft Mechanic performs testing, troubleshooting, cyclical & unscheduled maintenance, alterations, and modifications of aircraft. The work includes structures, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulics, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation & heating systems. Candidates are customarily required to maintain all occupational areas in FOD free and aviation standard cleanliness conditions. Duties will include crank case flushing, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, checking brakes, jacking & towing of aircraft, and servicing engines and airframe components. The occupation requires entries in maintenance records describing work performed, verifying satisfactory performance, and returning aircraft and aircraft documentation to a flightworthy status. The candidate will make determination of work completeness and system operating conformance by referring to inspection lists, technical orders, service bulletins, blueprints, manufacturing outline sheets, and engineering reports. Other related airworthiness compliance categories are established through USG doctrinal guidance, Federal Aviation Licensing, and engineering specifications. Candidates within this title regularly specialize in their respective field of experience for repairs, maintenance, modification, precision instruments, functional spare parts, and aircraft assemblies.

Basic Qualifications

The duties of this title will perform many task independently. The candidate will commonly assist or work within general instruction from higher rated employees in the environment.

• Aircraft and system knowledge / expertise in one or more fields of specialization. Competent in the necessary testing equipment and tools related to areas of specialization. Proficient in operational checks, testing methodology, and aircraft technical guidance.
• Performance and experience of modifications, cyclical & unscheduled maintenance, repairs, and rework.

Desired Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of operating principles and characteristics of complete aircraft or aircraft systems, including all specifications for final declaration of flight worthy and returning to service.

Pay Information

• $33.50 - $33.50

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.