C-130J Aircraft Structural Mechanic

**Description:** You will be an Aircraft Structural Mechanic at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Greenville, SC/. **What You Will Be Doing** You will be 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 to include landing gear, powerplants, flight controls, disassembly, reassembly, rigging, and aircraft movement/. Must be able to read and speak English/. Comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals/. Additional mission essential functions and other duties may be assigned as required/. Candidate will provide shadowed toolbox with etched tools per minimum inventory and specifications as detailed by the company/. In order to perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hand to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach with hands and arms/. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, twist, and work on or in the aircraft/. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance/. The employee must frequently list and/or push or pull up to 25 lbs/. and occasionally list and/or push or pull up to 50 lbs/. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus/. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee will be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment /(PPE/) as needed to perform job tasks/. The employee is regularly exposed to vibration/. The candidate will be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles/. The candidate must be able to properly use, handle, and dispose of hazardous materials, and toxic or caustic chemicals per Government regulations and company procedures/. The employee occasionally will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, outside weather conditions and risk electrical shock/. The candidate is required to work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean, FOD/-free work area/. /*/*/*/*/*Per Lockheed Martin's FAA Repair Station Certificate, each individual that applies to perform a safety/-sensitive function, will be required to undergo preemployment drug testing for the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine /(PCP/) and amphetamines/./*/*/*/*/* /*Odd / Multiple shifts may be worked in the same week/./* /*Candidates must be able to travel on short notice and expect to be away for various lengths of time/./* From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here/. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here/. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus /-if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you/. **Basic Qualifications:** /* Candidate must possess at a minimum, 6 years of C/-130J aircraft maintenance experience and be knowledgeable in aircraft systems operations to include landing gear, flight controls, aircraft ground operations, and the flight line environment/. /* Candidate will perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections, structural repairs, and modifications on airframe structures and components/. /* Candidate will perform high‑complexity modifications to primary and secondary support structure using riveting, fastening, trimming, sanding, bonding, and composite repair techniques/. /* Candidate will lead inspections for structural damage, corrosion, cracks, and other defects; execute removal, treatment, and preventative programs/. /* 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 **Desired Skills:** /* Six /(6/) years aircraft structural maintenance experience /* Experience in Flight Line Operations, 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/. /* Ability to perform structural and non‑structural repairs in accordance with technical manuals and industry standards/. /* Ability to fabricate, install, and replace sheet‑metal, fairings, and structural components per engineering drawings and technical guidance/. /* Ability to identify aircraft locations by station, butt/-line, and waterline as shown on engineering documentation and technical orders/. /* Experience in aviation composite repairs, modifications, and installations/. /* Willing to be trained and/or certified in special skills/. **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:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week **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/. **Experience Level:** Hourly/Non/-Exempt **Business Unit:** AERONAUTICS COMPANY **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** Technicians **Type:** Full/-Time **Shift:** First

Created: 2026-04-02