Aircraft Mechanic 1

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Lexington
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

You will be the Aircraft Mechanic I for our team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the airworthiness and optimal functionality of aircraft through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of all mechanical systems and components. What You Will Be Doing As the Aircraft Mechanic I, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks to ensure the airworthiness and optimal functionality of aircraft, including troubleshooting and repair, component repair and replacement, inspections and tests, and technical documentation. Your responsibilities will include: Troubleshooting and repairing issues in aircraft systems, including landing gear, flight controls and surfaces, anti-icing systems, pneudraulic systems, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems. Repairing, replacing, or rebuilding aircraft components such as drive systems, control systems, engines, and engine parts to maintain aircraft integrity and performance. Conducting regular inspections, including 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, and periodic inspections, to ensure compliance with airworthiness standards and performing tests to validate the functionality of aircraft systems. Interpreting and applying information from manufacturers' and airlines' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, engineering drawings, and technical data to guide maintenance activities. Conducting preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections to ensure aircraft are ready for operation, perform safely during flight, and are properly secured after landing. 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. 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 possess an active Secret clearance to start. Basic Qualifications Applicants must have 6 years of experience with aircraft maintenance. Applicant must have proficient knowledge of airframe and system component troubleshooting. Applicants must have a proficient understanding of repair procedures and the replacement of components. Applicant must apply a proficient understanding of aircraft equipment and unique tools as follows (not limited to): • Fuel Integrity Test Set • Pitot-Static Test Set • Nitrogen Servicing Unit • Engine Compressor Wash Unit • Flight Control Rig Equipment • Precision Measuring equipment (such as micrometers, dial indicators, and alignment fixtures) Applicants must have a comprehensive understanding of technical publications. Applicants must properly maintain documentation such as aircraft logs and records. Applicants must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules and status on assigned projects. Applicant must be able to travel as required. Applicant must be able to work multiple shifts and overtime as needed to facilitate program schedule/budget milestones. This role may require occasional or regular travel. Desired skills H-60 Aircraft Model experience preferred. Documented Military/DOD Service School or Civilian/FAA equivalent training desired. The incumbent shall be able to perform complex tasks with minimal to no oversight. Receiving technical guidance, as necessary, from supervisor, higher-level technician or engineer. The incumbent must be able to perform troubleshooting of fuel system to include but not limited to electrical, fuel flow rates, and mechanical failures. The incumbent must be knowledgeable of turbine power-plant operations and troubleshooting, aircraft generator troubleshooting to include electrical and mechanical failures. The incumbent must be able to service and repair hydraulic systems such as brake system hydraulic servos, and drive system components such as engine, transmission and gear boxes. The incumbent must be able to conduct flight control rigging, MOC’s (maintenance operational checks) and troubleshooting to include but not limited to electrical, hydraulic and mechanical failures. The incumbent must be able to assist Quality in performing aircraft weight and balance and preparing aircraft for flight. Additional duties include but are not limited to removal and re-installation/assembly of aircraft interior and exterior panels, cabin floors, cabin and cockpit doors. This role may require occasional or regular travel. 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. 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. Work Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

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