Standard Job Description
Description:
Avionics Technician II. 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, in support of Special Operations Forces Rotary Wing Platforms.
What You Will Be Doing
As an Aircraft Avionics Technician I, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks to ensure the airworthiness and optimal functionality of H‑6, H‑60, and H‑47 aircraft, including troubleshooting and repair, component repair and replacement, inspections and tests, and technical documentation.
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
Basic Qualifications:
Aircraft Handling Knowledge: Understanding of safe grounding, electrostatic discharge precautions, and aircraft handling procedures relevant to electrical work.
Maintenance Record Keeping: Ability to accurately document all electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs in required logs and systems.
Quality Verification: Demonstrated skill in verifying that work meets required standards for reliability, safety, and airworthiness.
Line Maintenance Experience: Capability to support electrical systems during flight‑line operations with routine troubleshooting and minor repairs.
Operational Flexibility: Effective teamwork and independent work habits, with readiness for varying shift structures and travel.
Must possess or be eligible for the required security clearance.
Candidate MUST have the ability to travel as dictated by mission needs and customer support.travel, and deployment.
Desired Skills
Desired Skills:
Specific / Adjacent Aircraft Experience: CH/MH-47, UH/MH-60, MD-500 / AH/MH-6, AH-64, OH-58D, or other Service Rotary Wing assets. Expertise in performing troubleshooting, inspections, dimensional checks, repairing, and overhauling components. The role will periodically require flexibility and agility between airframes supported in the organization, requiring your assignment on differ MDS aircraft.
Specializations:
Avionics Systems: Calibration of navigation, communication, and flight‑control electronics.
Power Generation & Distribution: Maintenance of generators, batteries, wiring harnesses, circuit protection devices.
Electrical Troubleshooting: Proficient use of diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, avionics test sets).
Certifications: FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license, DoD certification, or equivalent military qualifications preferred.
Technical Training: N/A
Pay Information
- $35.03 - $35.03
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.