C-130J Structural Technician (T4)

Lockheed Martin; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 95,619,000 - 177,427,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Level 4 Structural Technician for the Contract Field team to support C-130J modification, upgrade, and overhaul operations globally. The role requires frequent domestic and international travel (95%).

The incumbent will deliver depot-level maintenance and technical support, modifying and upgrading C-130J aircraft using technical data, drawings, and industry-standard tooling. A US passport and Secret clearance are prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years Structural experience on C-130J or similar heavy aircraft.
• Experience with structural modification, upgrades and overhaul in field or depot settings.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, blueprints and technical data.
• Willingness to travel 90–95% of the year and obtain/maintain US passport.

Responsibilities

• Perform depot-level maintenance, modification, upgrade and overhaul of C-130J structural components.
• Provide technical assistance for assembly, operation, service, repair and modification of aircraft equipment.
• Investigate and report disposition of equipment difficulties encountered in the field.
• Maintain professional relationships with customers across host locations during travel.
• Foster teamwork and clear communication to meet shared goals.

Skills

C-130J experience

Structural modification

Travel readiness

Technical drawings

Job description

You will be the Level 4 Structural Technician for the Contract Field team which is responsible for supporting C‑130J aircraft modification, upgrade, and overhaul operations worldwide. This position requires frequent domestic and international travel (95%).

What You Will Be Doing

As the C‑130J Structural Technician (T4) you will be responsible for delivering depot‑level maintenance and technical support for the C‑130J platform. You will modify, upgrade, and overhaul Customer aircraft utilizing technical data, blue prints, drawings, Time Compliance Technical Orders, support equipment, and industry standard structural tooling, jigs, templates, and fixtures.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Perform Depot‑Level maintenance, modification, upgrade, and overhaul of C‑130J structural components.
• Provide technical assistance to personnel for assembly, operation, service repair, and modification of aircraft equipment.
• Investigate, advise on, and report the disposition of equipment difficulties encountered in the field.
• Maintain professional relationships with customers, respecting cultural differences at host locations during frequent domestic and international travel.
• Foster a Team environment, effecitively communicate, and meet shared responsibilities and goals.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/careers/why-lm/LM_Benefits.html.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secretclearance to start. Candidate must also have current active US Passport.

Physical Requirements

This position may include certain military required health screenings and immunizations. Position may also require extended work hours. Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist. Confined Space Entry.

Basic Qualifications

The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

• Must have a minimum of 4-6 years Structural experience on C-130J or like heavy or fighter aircraft.
• Experienced in structural modification, upgrades, and overhaul in a Contract Field Team or Depot maintenance environment, or similiar like responsibilities in a field envrionment.
• Experienced in modifying, upgrading, overhauling, repairing and replacing C-130J structural components.
• Ability to read and employ schematics, drawings, blueprints, and other technical data.
• Familiarization with C-130J Technical Data and Job Guides
• Ability and desire to travel 90-95% of the year
• Ability to obtain and maintain USGOV Passport supporting potential future international support requirements
• Final Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills

The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates:

• 7-10 years experience on C-130J performing current relevant Customer desired modifications.
• A&P License/Certification
• Military Aircraft Maintenance Experience
• Military Service Experience
• Experience executing or installing Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $33.37 - $61.92

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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.

• 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) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. 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.