Job Description

Job Description

You will be the Avionics Technician II for the SOF GLSS team. Our team is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing avionics systems for Special Operations Forces.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Avionics Technician II, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Troubleshooting and repairing issues in aircraft instrumented systems, anti-icing systems, pneudraulic systems, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems.


• Interpreting and applying information from maintenance manuals, service bulletins, engineering drawings, and technical data to guide maintenance activities.


• Conducting preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections to ensure aircraft are ready for operation, perform safely during flight, and are properly secured after landing.


• Support broader aircraft‑maintenance tasks: servicing, flushing, cleaning, jack‑up, towing, and flight‑test support.

Why Join Us

This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, 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. The selected candidate must have an active Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications

• Understanding of safe grounding, electrostatic discharge precautions, and aircraft handling procedures relevant to electrical work.
• Ability to accurately document all electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs in required logs and systems.
• Ability to support electrical systems during flight‑line operations with routine troubleshooting and minor repairs.
• 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.

Desired skills

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification or equivalent military/defense maintenance credentials.
• 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, dimensional checks, repairing, and overhauling components.
• Calibration of navigation, communication, and flight‑control electronics.
• Maintenance of generators, batteries, wiring harnesses, circuit protection devices.
• Proficient use of diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, avionics test sets).

EEO

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.

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Other Important Information

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 Schedule Information

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.

Security Clearance Information

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