Aircraft Mechanic I
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Date Posted
September 2, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$33.50–$33.50/hr (≈$69.7K–$69.7K/yr)
Cost of Living
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Locations
Application Deadline
October 2, 2026
Description
Overview
The Aircraft Mechanic performs testing, troubleshooting, cyclical & unscheduled maintenance, alterations, and modifications of aircraft. The work includes:
- Structures
- Landing gear
- Flight surfaces and controls
- Anti-icing
- Pneudraulics
- Engines
- Auxiliary power units
- Ventilation & heating systems
Candidates are customarily required to maintain all occupational areas in FOD free and aviation standard cleanliness conditions. Duties will include:
- Crank case flushing
- Cleaning screens and filters
- Greasing moving parts
- Checking brakes
- Jacking & towing of aircraft
- Servicing engines and airframe components
The occupation requires entries in maintenance records describing work performed, verifying satisfactory performance, and returning aircraft and aircraft documentation to a flightworthy status. The candidate will make determination of work completeness and system operating conformance by referring to inspection lists, technical orders, service bulletins, blueprints, manufacturing outline sheets, and engineering reports. Other related airworthiness compliance categories are established through USG doctrinal guidance, Federal Aviation Licensing, and engineering specifications. Candidates within this title regularly specialize in their respective field of experience for repairs, maintenance, modification, precision instruments, functional spare parts, and aircraft assemblies.
Basic Qualifications
The duties of this title will perform many tasks independently. The candidate will commonly assist or work within general instruction from higher-rated employees in the environment. Required qualifications include:
- Aircraft and system knowledge / expertise in one or more fields of specialization.
- Competence in the necessary testing equipment and tools related to areas of specialization.
- Proficiency in operational checks, testing methodology, and aircraft technical guidance.
- Experience in modifications, cyclical & unscheduled maintenance, repairs, and rework.
Desired Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of operating principles and characteristics of complete aircraft or aircraft systems, including all specifications for final declaration of flightworthy and returning to service.
Interview Questions
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Do you think that less than 100% accuracy is acceptable? In what situation?
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Give me an example of a time you paid close attention to detail and how it helped you avoid a mistake.
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Tell me about something you did that helped others improve the accuracy of their own work.
Pay Information
- $33.50 - $33.50
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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
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
- 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.
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AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot: Lexington, Kentucky
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