Aircraft Component Technician

WHAT WE’RE DOING

Dedicated. Committed. State of the Art.

For more than 40 years, Derco, A Lockheed Martin Company, has provided logistics and technical support for fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. We are an industry leader, offering a suite of fleet management solutions, including spares distribution, logistics solutions, repair and overhaul services and technical solutions.

THE WORK

Technician responsibilities include the troubleshooting and repair/overhaul of hydraulic, mechanical, electromechanical and pneumatic aircraft components such as:

• Landing gear
• Pumps
• Brakes
• Actuators
• Valves
• And similar components

Additional duties involve the operation of various test equipment including:

• High pressure hydraulic stands
• Mechanical stands
• Precision measuring equipment

Technicians will also:

• Perform a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas.
• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, diagnose, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Work from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Operate related equipment; conduct tests and report data in prescribed format.
• Perform calibration and alignment checks; make adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepare prescribed compounds and solutions.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1979, Derco is a world leader in providing aircraft spares, services, and solutions to customers around the globe. Through solid relationships with premier original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Derco maintains one of the largest and most diversified aircraft spares inventories in the world. Today, Derco is a full-service logistics and solutions provider, supporting military and commercial fleets in more than 65 countries. Derco is owned by Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) of Bethesda, MD, a Fortune 100 company.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of aircraft or aircraft component hydraulic, mechanical, electromechanical or pneumatic repair and overhaul experience; or possession of, or qualified for either a FAA A&P license or repairmen certificate.
• Basic Excel, Outlook, and Word skills are needed.
• Participation in an alcohol and drug testing program for the following drugs:
  • Marijuana
  • Opioids
  • Cocaine
  • Amphetamines
  • Phencyclidine
  • MDA (methylenedioxyamphetamine)
  • Heroin (6-Acetylmorphine) or a metabolite of these drugs as you will be performing an important safety-sensitive job covered by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Desired Skills

• Quality workmanship and attention to detail is a must.
• Good communication both oral and written.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $41,900.00 - $77,700.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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
• Long-Term Disability

• 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: Non-represented full-time employees accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. 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.