Job ID: 711416BR Date posted: Nov. 19, 2025 Program: SOF GLSS
Description:

You will be an Aircraft Avionics Technician III. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results, and we're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Aircraft Avionics Technician III to join our team.

What You Will Be Doing

As an Aircraft Avionics Technician III, you will be responsible for:

• The Level III Avionics Technician provides expert, independent maintenance, modification, and repair of electrical and avionics systems on the MH‑6, MH‑60, and MH‑47 rotary‑wing fleets.
• The duties of this title will require expert level craftsmanship and artisan skills within the scope of work. The candidate will possess advanced level expertise in fundamentals and principles in the larger field.
• The duties will frequently require application of intricate knowledge, expertise, and experience in multiple specializations.
• The candidate will serve as a key mentor and team development professional for groups and teams of employees of less experience. The candidate will regularly participate in planning and development along with problem identification & resolution.
• The candidate will utilize complex teamwork, keen written and verbal communication skills, and coordination skills for executing plans. This senior‑level role executes high‑complexity SOF‑specific upgrades, leads technical investigations, mentors junior personnel, and guarantees that all work meets the highest airworthiness and mission‑critical standards.

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:
1. Aircraft Handling Knowledge – Proficient in safe grounding, electrostatic discharge precautions, and aircraft handling procedures specific to electrical work on rotary‑wing platforms.
2. Maintenance Record Keeping – Ability to produce accurate, traceable documentation of all maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair actions in military maintenance systems.
3. Quality Verification – Demonstrated experience confirming that work meets stringent reliability, safety, and airworthiness standards.
4. Line & Depot Maintenance Experience – Proven capability to support electrical systems in both flight‑line and depot environments, including complex retrofits.
5. Operational Flexibility – Effective both independently and within a team; able to adjust to shift changes, travel, and deployment schedules.
Desired Skills:
Specific Aircraft Experience Extensive hands‑on maintenance on MH‑6, MH‑60, and MH‑47 platforms; direct experience with SOF‑specific avionics upgrades and mission‑critical modifications.
Adjacent Aircraft Knowledge Familiarity with electrical/avionics systems on CH‑MH‑47 and UH‑MH‑60 airframes; ability to transfer skills across multiple rotor‑wing types.
Specialized Avionics Expertise • Avionics Systems – Calibration and repair of navigation, communication, and flight‑control electronics (e.g., AN/ARN‑147, DME, GPS, tactical data links).• Power Generation & Distribution – Advanced maintenance of generators, AC/DC converters, battery management systems, and circuit protection devices.• Electrical Troubleshooting – Expert use of multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, CAN bus analyzers, and integrated test stations.
Leadership / Mentorship Experience leading a technical team, conducting briefings, and providing on‑the‑job training to junior technicians.
Certifications FAA A&P license, DoD/USAF avionics or electrical certification, or equivalent military qualifications; Preferred: Certified Avionics Technician (CAT) or equivalent.
Advanced Technical Training Completion of Advanced Rotor‑Wing Avionics Maintenance School, or comparable graduate‑level courses in electrical/avionics systems.
Safety & Compliance Strong record of compliance with OSHA, AFI/AFM safety directives, and hazardous material handling procedures.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Task Order/IDIQ
Shift: First