Senior Aircraft Structural Mechanic – Airframe & Composites

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Lexington, KY seeks an Aircraft Structural Mechanic to modify, repair and maintain the structural configuration of H-6, MH60 and MH47 aircraft. You will perform inspections, fabricate panels, interpret engineering docs and lead rigging tests to verify alignment after repairs or modifications.

The role requires strong skills in composites, documentation and quality assurance, with flexibility for shifts, travel, and deployment as needed.

Qualifications

• Modify, repair and maintain aircraft structural components at flight-line and depot levels.
• Proficient in aviation composite repairs, modifications and installations.
• Record repairs and inspections accurately in logs and docs.
• Verify work against airworthiness standards and mission requirements.
• Adapt to shift changes, travel or deployment.

Responsibilities

• Modify, repair and maintain the structural configuration of H-6, MH60 and MH47 rotary wing aircraft.
• Perform high-complexity modifications to frames, beams, fuselage, wings, tail assemblies and gear.
• Inspect structural damage, corrosion, cracks and defects.
• Fabricate, install and replace sheet-metal and composite panels and components per drawings and service bulletins.
• Interpret drawings, repair manuals and service bulletins; enter work in logs and production docs.
• Lead rigging tests to verify alignment after repairs or modifications.
• Provide structural repairs in flight-line and depot environments; coordinate with depot shops.
• Adapt to shift variations, travel and deployment.

Skills

Aircraft Structural Repair

Aircraft Composites Knowledge

Maintenance Documentation

Quality Assurance

Operational Flexibility

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Lexington, KY seeks an Aircraft Structural Mechanic to modify, repair and maintain the structural configuration of H-6, MH60 and MH47 aircraft. You will perform inspections, fabricate panels, interpret engineering docs and lead rigging tests to verify alignment after repairs or modifications.

The role requires strong skills in composites, documentation and quality assurance, with flexibility for shifts, travel, and deployment as needed.