Description:

You will be an Aircraft Mechanic II. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results, and we're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Aircraft Mechanic II to join our team.

What You Will Be Doing

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

• The Aircraft Mechanic II Technician provides advanced, independent maintenance, modification, and repair of mechanical systems on the SOF GLSS rotary‑wing fleets.
• The duties of this title will primarily perform tasks independently and play a wide-ranging role in guidance, technical instruction, and specific skill development of less experienced employees.
• This candidate will possess vast and comprehensive technical expertise and specialization for aircraft mechanical maintenance work.
• The duties will encompass complex problem solving, effective communication skills and broad knowledge within the scope of assignments, including maintenance in support of heavy modifications, thorough troubleshooting, and ensuring all work complies with airworthiness standards while supporting SOF‑specific mission requirements.
• The candidate will ensure optimal functionality of aircraft through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs and inspections of all mechanical systems and components.
• Typical aircraft systems include landing gear, flight controls and surfaces, anti-icing systems, pneudraulic systems, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems.

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:
1. Aircraft Handling Knowledge – Proficient in safe grounding, mechanical related precautions, and aircraft handling procedures relevant to mechanical safety and security.
2. Maintenance Record Keeping – Ability to accurately document all maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs in maintenance logs and military documentation systems, ensuring traceability.
3. Quality Verification – Demonstrated experience verifying that work meets required reliability, safety, and airworthiness standards.
4. Line Maintenance Experience – Capable of providing mechanical and flight operations support during flight‑line maintenance & testing operations, including routine troubleshooting and minor repairs.
5. Operational Flexibility – Effective both independently and as part of a team; adaptable to shift changes, travel, and deployment.
Desired Skills:
Specific Aircraft Experience / Proven maintenance on MH‑6 / MH-47 / MH‑60 platforms, including major modification support and SOF‑specific upgrades. Ability to transition between platforms to meet mission requirements.
Advanced mechanical experience with rigging and testing. Experience guiding less‑experienced technicians, reviewing work products, and providing technical direction. FAA A&P license, DoD/USG certifications, or equivalent military qualifications preferred.
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