Sr Airframe Asmb
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 1, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
Job Description:
You will be an Aircraft Structural Mechanic. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results, and we're looking for a 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 configurations of H-6, H-60, and H-47 rotary-wing aircraft. You will execute scheduled and unscheduled inspections, structural repairs, and modifications on airframe structures and components, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards and supporting mission-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 structural components per engineering drawings and service bulletins.
- Interpret engineering drawings, repair manuals, structural repair schemes, and service bulletins; ensure accurate entry of work in maintenance logs, modification/production instructions, and military documentation systems.
- Lead rigging tasks to verify proper alignment of airframe assemblies and control surfaces after repairs or modifications.
- 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
Why Join Us
This position supports our Special Operations Forces - Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here: SOF GLSS
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Lexington. Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access and is in direct support of a U.S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start.
Basic Qualifications
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.
- Depot Maintenance Support - Capability to execute structural repairs at both flight-line and depot levels.
- 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
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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.