Description:You will be the Aircraft Mechanic III for our traveling modification team. Our team is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and modifying structural components of C-130J and CV-22 aircraft, with a focus on delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Aircraft Mechanic III, you will be responsible for performing complex structural repairs, modifications, and installations on aircraft, utilizing your expertise in interpreting technical data and blueprints.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Maintaining, repairing, and modifying aircraft structures and surfaces
• Fabricating, assembling, and installing aircraft parts and assemblies
• Performing corrosion control, maintenance inspections, and miscellaneous duties
• Working with aviation sheet metal, hardware installation, and other specialized tools and techniques
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Why Join Us
Were looking for a highly skilled and collaborative Aircraft Mechanic III to join our team of experts. As a ideal candidate, youre a seasoned aviation professional with a strong background in aircraft structural repair and modification. Youre comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and are willing to travel extensively (over 80 of the time). Youre also knowledgeable about HAZMAT/HAZWASTE and have experience with tooling required for aircraft structural work. If youre a motivated and experienced mechanic looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply and join our team of talented professionals.
This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Commands (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 Fort Walton Beach. Discover more about our Fort Walton Beach, Florida 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:
Minimum six years of sheet metal experience performing aircraft modifications.
Strong aptitude to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
Desired Skills:
Heavy modification/integration/repair sheet metal experience on aircraft.
Active Secret Clearance
Proficient in the documentation of AFTO 781 forms
CV-22 experience
Composite material experience
C-130 experience
Active Passport
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
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 worlds 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: Technicians
Type: Task Order/IDIQ
Shift: First
Heavy modification/integration/repair sheet metal experience on aircraft.
Active Secret Clearance
Proficient in the documentation of AFTO 781 forms
CV-22 experience
Composite material experience
C-130 experience
Active Passport