Electronics Tech Maint 1

Lockheed Martin; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an Avionics Electrician to install, test, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance on aircraft avionics systems. The role includes handling electrical harnesses, wiring, and components, while maintaining FOD-free work areas and standard cleanliness.

You will document work in maintenance records and verify conformance to inspection lists, orders, and engineering reports. Candidates should be able to read schematics, interpret wiring diagrams, and lift heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and system drawings.
• Able to lift and maneuver heavy aircraft components.
• Experience with maintenance records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance on avionics systems.
• Perform inspections and ensure airworthiness per orders and bulletins.
• Maintain FOD-free work areas and aviation cleanliness.
• Collaborate with teams to support flight testing and aircraft servicing.

Skills

Schematics & diagrams

Heavy equipment handling

Electrical troubleshooting

Job description

Standard Job Description

The Avionics Electrician performs installation, testing, troubleshooting, operational checks, cyclical & unscheduled maintenance, alterations, and modifications to aircraft & systems. The work includes various types of electrical harnesses, loose wiring, avionics componentry such as; communication, navigation, countermeasure, and flight characteristics equipment. Candidates are customarily required to maintain all occupational areas in FOD free and aviation standard cleanliness conditions. Duties will also support aircraft maintenance, servicing, flushing, cleaning, jacking, towing, and flight testing support. The occupation requires entries in maintenance records describing work performed, verifying satisfactory performance, and returning aircraft, parts, 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, troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, modification, precision instruments, functional spare parts, and aircraft assemblies.

Standard Job Description

The Avionics Electrician performs installation, testing, troubleshooting, operational checks, cyclical & unscheduled maintenance, alterations, and modifications to aircraft & systems. The work includes various types of electrical harnesses, loose wiring, avionics componentry such as; communication, navigation, countermeasure, and flight characteristics equipment. Candidates are customarily required to maintain all occupational areas in FOD free and aviation standard cleanliness conditions. Duties will also support aircraft maintenance, servicing, flushing, cleaning, jacking, towing, and flight testing support. The occupation requires entries in maintenance records describing work performed, verifying satisfactory performance, and returning aircraft, parts, 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, troubleshooting, testing, 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 instructions from higher rated employees in the environment.

Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system architecture drawings.

Capability to lift/handle heavy equipment and aircraft components.

Desired Skills

Demonstrated knowledge for determination of repairable, serviceable, rejectable, condemnable parts and assemblies.

Proficient in procedures & methods concerning each of the categories.

Familiarity with precision instruments and functional spare‑parts management.

Prior experience in a military aviation environment or with US government‑owned aircraft.

Pay Information

• $33.50 - $33.50

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well‑being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.