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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Aircraft Avionics Technician III

Lexington, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Lockheed Martin is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Aircraft Avionics Technician III to join their team. This role involves expert maintenance, modification, and repair of avionics systems on rotary-wing fleets, while also serving as a mentor and leader for less experienced technicians.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

MH-6MH-60MH-47 experienceAvionics Systems expertiseElectrical TroubleshootingFAA A&P licenseLeadership / MentorshipAdvanced Technical TrainingSafety & ComplianceCommunication skillsTeamwork skills

Required

Expert, independent maintenance, modification, and repair of electrical and avionics systems on the MH-6, MH-60, and MH-47 rotary-wing fleets

Expert level craftsmanship and artisan skills within the scope of work

Advanced level expertise in fundamentals and principles in the larger field

Application of intricate knowledge, expertise, and experience in multiple specializations

Serve as a key mentor and team development professional for groups and teams of employees of less experience

Regular participation in planning and development along with problem identification & resolution

Utilization of complex teamwork, keen written and verbal communication skills, and coordination skills for executing plans

Execution of high-complexity SOF-specific upgrades

Leading technical investigations

Mentoring junior personnel

Guaranteeing that all work meets the highest airworthiness and mission-critical standards

Extensive hands-on maintenance on MH-6, MH-60, and MH-47 platforms

Direct experience with SOF-specific avionics upgrades and mission-critical modifications

Familiarity with electrical/avionics systems on CH-MH-47 and UH-MH-60 airframes

Ability to transfer skills across multiple rotor-wing types

Calibration and repair of navigation, communication, and flight-control electronics (e.g., AN/ARN-147, DME, GPS, tactical data links)

Advanced maintenance of generators, AC/DC converters, battery management systems, and circuit protection devices

Expert use of multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, CAN bus analyzers, and integrated test stations

Experience leading a technical team, conducting briefings, and providing on-the-job training to junior technicians

FAA A&P license, DoD/USAF avionics or electrical certification, or equivalent military qualifications

Strong record of compliance with OSHA, AFI/AFM safety directives, and hazardous material handling procedures

Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred

Certified Avionics Technician (CAT) or equivalent

Completion of Advanced Rotor-Wing Avionics Maintenance School, or comparable graduate-level courses in electrical/avionics systems

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

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