Job ID: 717410BR Date posted: Feb. 06, 2026
Description:What You Will Be Doing

This Aircraft Mechanic I duties and responsibilities encompass the primary responsibility of modifying and refurbishing C-130 aircraft interior furnishings. The responsibility requires intricate modification and customization of the upholstering to meet the specific and special operations mission set of the C-130 Aircraft. This Aircraft Mechanic I will also be responsible for all airframe unique interior configurations, modifications, and fabrication. The mechanic will act as the subject matter expert for C-130 upholstering modification and fabrication. The individual must have a comprehensive knowledge of C-130 aircraft upholstering, general upholstery techniques, and a robust knowledge of the tools and equipment required for furnishing and upholstering. This Aircraft Mechanic I must have the ability to troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and replace associated parts/components for the upholstery craft. In addition to the upholstering responsibilities, the mechanic will support general modification and maintenance activities within the modification line, including general airframe wire routing and securing, aircraft component removal and replacement, and flight line support activities such as; servicing / towing / securing / launch and recovery / etc.

This Aircraft Mechanic I makes repairs to aircraft following orders of a higher grade worker, assists in troubleshooting malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, hydraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. Removes, cleans, reinstalls, or replaces defective parts, accessories, and components such as worn gaskets, couplings, and fittings, bad actuators, accumulators, gauges, sections of corroded fuel and oil lines. This worker may supervise the jacking and towing of aircraft, makes adjustments and setting such as cable tension and seat movement settings and adjustments: obtains standard parts such as fuel and oil line connections and fittings, cable linkage, and spark plug cables and harnesses by referring to parts manuals and by making comparisons with samples, may perform pre-flight, thru-flight and post-flight maintenance inspections, enter in the maintenance records description of the work performed, and service engines and aircraft components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.

Duties require that this Aircraft Mechanic I: to perform preflight, thru-flight, and basic post-flight maintenance inspections, perform as Refuel/Defuel, Jack and Tow Team member. Individual will also be required to perform other miscellaneous aircraft services to include but not limited to: Lox, Hydraulic and Engine Oil, service aircraft tire and perform aircraft lubes. Mechanic must also be proficient at all tasks required to launch and recover C-130 aircraft.

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 Crestview, FL.

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:
Aviation Upholstery Experience.
Employee must have a knowledge base and experience in general aviation maintenance practices.
Ability to obtain a secret security clearance, and must have an interim secret clearance prior to start so therefore all candidates must be a US Citizen
Desired Skills:
C-130 Upholstery Experience
Ability to utilize drawings and technical data to install aircraft parts.
Ability to utilize technical data to troubleshoot and repair aircraft systems.
Self-motivated and disciplined individual towards quality work.
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Technicians
Type: Task Order/IDIQ
Shift: First