Sr Airframe Asmb

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

Standard Job Description

You will be a structural mechanic. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results, and we're looking for skilled and experienced aircraft structural mechanic to join our team.

What you will be doing,

As an Aircraft Structural Mechanic, you will be responsible for:

• Modifying, Repairing and maintaining the structural configuration of H-6, MH60 and MH47 rotary wing aircraft. You will exicute scheduled and Un scheduled inspections, Structural repairs, and modifications on airframe structures and components. Ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards and supporting mision -critical operational readiness.
• Perform High-complexity Modifications to frames, beams, fuselage, wings, tail assemblies, landing gear attachments, doors and hatches. Using riveting, fastening, trimming, sanding, bonding, and composite repair techniques.
• Perform inspections for structural damage, corrosion, cracks, and other defects. Execute removal, treatment, and preventative programs.
• Fabricate, install, and replace sheet-metal and composite panels, fairings, and strutural components per engineering drawings and survice bullitins.
• Interpret engineering drawings, repair manuals, structural repair schemes, and service bullitins: ensure accurate entry of work in maintenance logs, modification / production instructions, and military documentation systems.
• Lead rigging tasts to verify proper alignment of airframe assemblies and control surfaces after repairs or modification.
• Provide structural repairs in both flight-line and depot environments; coordinate with depot shops for major repairs and back-shop support.
• Adapt to shift variations, Travel (requirement), and deployment requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Aircraft Structural Repair – Firm understanding of the basic, to moderate, fundamentals of modifying, repairing, and maintaining structural components. Capability to execute structural repairs at both flight-line and depot levels.
• Aircraft Composites Knowledge – Proficient in aviation composite repairs, modifications and installations.
• Maintenance Documentation – Ability to accurately record repairs, inspections and modification maintenance logs, modification and production instructions, and military documentation systems.
• Quality Assurance – Demonstrated skill in verifying completed work order against airworthiness standard and mission requirements.
• Operational Flexibility – Ability to work in team environments, independently, and adapt to shift changes, travel (requirement) or deployment.

Desired Skills

Desired Skills:

Demonstrated experience in composite material fabrication, inspection and repair.

Proficiency with composite layup techniques, including wet layout, pre-preg and vacuum bagging.

Knowledge of bonding, curing and finishing processes for composite structures.

Ability to perform structural and non-structural composite repairs in accordance with technical manuals and industry standards.

Familiarity with NDT methods (e.g., ultrasonic, Tap test) for composite damage assessment.

Skilled in tooling, trimming and fitting composite components to precise tolerances.

Firm understanding of safety protocols and handling procedures for composite materials, adhesives and resins.

Experience documenting repair processes and quality assurance checks to meet compliance requirement.

Pay Information

• $34.67 - $34.67

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.