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Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Job in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40598, USA
Listing for: Lockheed Martin
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-17
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 70000 USD Yearly USD 50000.00 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Aircraft Structural Mechanic I

Aircraft Structural Mechanic

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

What You Will Be Doing

You will be the Aircraft Mechanic I for our team… Assembly and fitting of detail parts, assemblies, structures and varied drilling and riveting operations. Safely perform sheet-metal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft and non-aircraft assemblies and subassemblies under general supervision. Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and government specifications, sign offs, and quality specifications.

Follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants and solvents. Safely operated shop equipment such as riveting equipment, shears, and hand tools associated with sheet-metal functions. Use the proper hardware for various sheet-metal applications. Comply with all safety, 6S, and housekeeping policies. Use personal protective equipment as required.

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.

Basic Qualifications

This position performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on mechanical, electronical, and/or electro-mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies. Works from engineering drawings and models, makes initial layouts, and uses hand and/or power tools, jigs, and pneumatic tools and equipment. May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test assemblies and sub-assemblies according to specifications. Candidate must be experienced performing tasks such as countersinking, deburring machined and sheet-metal parts, match-drilling assemblies, installing various fasteners such as solid and blind rivets, hi-loks, screws, bolts, and nuts to specification.

Desired

Skills
  • Proficient reading of engineering drawings & blueprints.
  • Sheet‑metal fabrication, riveting, and assembly of complex sub‑structures.
  • High‑precision work with tight tolerances.
  • SAP experience for work‑order tracking and inventory.
Security Clearance Statement

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level

Secret

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Application Window

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.

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