C-130J Avionics Aircraft Mechanic

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at a minimum, 6 years of C-130J aircraft maintenance experience completing operational test of aviation electronics or related electrical experience, wire routing, test equipment operations, aircraft ground operations, and the flight line environment.
• Candidate must possess Avionics experience in one of the following or equivalent fields:
  Communications/Navigations, Guidance Control, Electro/Environmental.
• Candidate must be able to troubleshoot and repair malfunctions ranging from faulty parts to improper wiring.
• Candidate must have experience with using maintenance manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to diagnose and locate malfunctions and repair according to applicable technical data.
• Candidate must obtain an FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant license within 18 months from hiring date, or possess current certification(s).
• Candidate must have a high school education or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance.

W23023:
Aircraft Mechanic III

You will be an Avionics Aircraft Mechanic at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Greenville, SC, responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, and modifying aircraft systems and powerplants in accordance with established written procedures, specifications, and standards.

Candidate must be knowledgeable in C-130J aircraft systems operation and maintenance, including landing gear, powerplants, flight controls, disassembly, reassembly, rigging, and aircraft movement. Must be able to read and speak English and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Additional mission essential functions and other duties may be assigned as required. The employee regularly performs repetitive movements, works overhead, grasps, handles, and feels, reaches with hands and arms, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, squats, and works on or in the aircraft. The employee frequently lifts or pushes/pulls up to 25 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is required during job tasks and the employee is exposed to vibration, moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. Proper handling of hazardous materials per government regulations and company procedures is required. Conditions may include wet, humid, high, precarious places, outside weather, and risk of electrical shock. The candidate must work safely and maintain a clean, FOD‑free work area.

Per Lockheed Martin’s FAA Repair Station Certificate, safety‑sensitive employees will undergo pre‑employment drug testing for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines.

Odd or multiple shifts may be worked in the same week. Candidates must be able to travel on short notice and be away for various lengths of time.

From onsite to remote, flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits are offered. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days of the requisition posting date for optimal consideration.

• Experience in Isochronal/Phase Inspections and Depot Level Maintenance on C‑130J aircraft.
• Experience with servicing, pre‑flight, launch and recovery (post‑flight inspection) of aircraft.
• Experience with aircraft logbooks, maintenance manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, and Time Compliance Technical Orders.
• Experience using electrical, radio, and radar testing equipment and instruments.
• Proficient with USAF Technical Orders, Data Transfer and Diagnostic System (DTADS), documentation of AFTO 781 forms, and entering data into the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS).
• Military/Commercial aircraft modification installation experience including wire harness build‑up and installation, performing multiple termination processes, and completing operational check procedures.
• Willing to be trained and/or certified in special skills.

Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years. This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.

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 for optimal consideration.