Description:

You will be the Aircraft Structural Mechanic II for the SOF GLSS team. Our team is responsible for delivering high‑quality maintenance, inspection, and sustainment services that support the Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services (GLSS) contract.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Aircraft Structural Mechanic II you will be responsible for providing expert technical guidance, instruction, and hands‑on support to less‑experienced personnel while executing complex aircraft structural tasks.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform advanced structural repairs, modifications, and inspections on aircraft components, ensuring compliance with technical specifications.

• Provide technical instruction and mentorship to junior mechanics, guiding skill development and best‑practice execution.

• Diagnose and resolve complex problems, applying deep technical expertise to maintain aircraft airworthiness.

• Communicate findings, recommendations, and status updates clearly to leadership and cross‑functional teams.

• Document work performed, maintain accurate records, and support continuous‑improvement initiatives.

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: [Explore more about the services that support the Special Operations Forces community.](a href= https://lmt.co/MFC-JobDescription-SOFGLSS)

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Lexington. [Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location.](a href= https://lmt.co/MFC-JobDescription-Lexington)

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidate must be experienced performing tasks such as countersinking, deburring machined and sheet-metal parts, match-drilling assemblies, installing various fasteners such as solid and blind rivets, hi-loks, screws, bolts, and nuts to specification.

Desired Skills:

• Proficient in reading engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Sheet metal fabrication, riveting and assembly of complicated sub structures.
• High-precision work with tight tolerances.
• SAP experience.

Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level:

Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest:

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely:

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules:

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level:

Hourly/Non-Exempt

Business Unit:

MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)

Relocation Available:

No

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Type:

Task Order/IDIQ

Shift:

First