Basic Qualifications
Aircraft Handling Knowledge – Proficient in safe jacking, towing, and positioning of rotary‑wing aircraft for structural work.
Maintenance Documentation – Ability to accurately record repairs, inspections, and modifications in maintenance logs, modification and production instructions, and military documentation systems.
Quality Assurance – Demonstrated skill in verifying completed work against airworthiness standards and mission requirements.
Depot Maintenance Support – Capability to execute structural repairs at both flight‑line and depot levels.
Job Description
You will be the Aircraft Structural Mechanic for the SOF GLSS team. Our team is responsible for delivering high‑impact structural maintenance and repair services that sustain critical rotary‑wing platforms for Special Operations Forces.
What You Will Be Doing
As the 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 supporting the SOF GLSS contract located in Lexington, KY.
Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Performing structural modifications using riveting, fastening, trimming, sanding, bonding, and composite repair techniques.
- Conducting damage assessments, corrosion removal, treatment, and preventative maintenance to extend airframe life.
- Fabricating, installing, and replacing sheet‑metal and composite panels, fairings, and structural parts per engineering drawings.
- Executing detailed structural inspections during phase, isochronal, and periodic maintenance programs.
- Interpreting engineering drawings, repair manuals, and service bulletins while accurately documenting work in maintenance logs.
Why Join Us
This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services (SOF‑GLSS) 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.
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. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.
Desired Skills
Experience with Small Helicopter Structures
Prior structural work on MD‑500, AH/MH‑6, or comparable small‑helicopter airframes (inspections, repairs, modifications).
Familiarity with Larger Helicopter Airframes
Knowledge or experience with CH/MH‑47 and UH/MH‑60 structural components; ability to transition between H‑6, H‑60, and H‑47 platforms as operational needs dictate.
Specialized Structural Skills
- Sheet‑metal fabrication, riveting, and welding.
- Composite repairs (bonding, lay‑up, patching).
- High‑precision work with tight tolerances.
- Capability to fabricate/repair structural spare parts and assemblies.
Other Important Information
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.
