F-16 Avionics/Aircraft Systems Crew Chief (Mid-Career, Level 3)

<strong>Basic Qualifications<br><br></strong>The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:<br><br><ul><li> Experience performing checkout and troubleshooting procedures as related to fighter aircraft avionics, weapons and radar systems using military Technical Order publications.</li><li> Working knowledge and understanding of F-16 Aircraft Electromechanical, Structures and Airframe systems.</li><li> Experience with customer interaction and communication.</li><li> Experience using Microsoft Office applications.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Job Description<br><br></strong>Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment Team as an F-16 Avionics/Aircraft Systems Crew Chief at our Hill Air Force Base facility! This position supports the F-16 System Program Office (SPO) and the 416th Supply Chain Management Squadron by researching, developing, and integrating the technical data/technical order (TO) changes related to the F-16 aircraft avionics and weapons systems along with support equipment. This position will be required to author/edit Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), as well as, aircraft and support equipment TOs.<br><br><strong>What You Will Be Doing<br><br></strong><ul><li> Act as the central point of contact for Discrepancy Reporting (DR) investigations using Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (LM Aero) and other technical databases, for historical information.</li><li> Provide system/aircraft technical expertise to initiate Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO’s).</li><li> Provide information on hardware part number cross-references, Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)/Engineering Change Orders (ECO)/Advanced Change Study Notice (ACSN) information and status, aircraft configuration and effectivity, interpretation of LM Aero engineering drawings, and F-16 configuration management.</li><li> Follow up with all field locations with on-site technical assistance for modifications, kit proofs and T.O. validation/verification at any required location.</li><li> Required to collaborate with external personnel such as US Air Force customer groups including but not limited to program management, software/mechanical engineering, internal engineering, depot-level maintenance, flight test, flight safety, F-16 aircrew, equipment specialists, flight manual managers, and the Central Technical Order Control Unit (CTOCU).</li><li> This position requires an active Final Secret Security Clearance. Must be a US Citizen.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Who You Are<br><br></strong>You are skilled in utilizing iterative development cycles, enabling quick feedback loops that enhance product quality and responsiveness to change.<br><br>You utilize data to pinpoint areas for improvement, driving initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall performance.<br><br><strong>What’s In It For You<br><br></strong>From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.<br><br>Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.<br><br>aeroafs<br><br>#OneLMHotJobs<br><br>aerosystems<br><br><strong>Desired Skills<br><br></strong>The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates:<br><br><ul><li> Experience authoring and editing Fighter aircraft Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs).</li><li> F-16 Weapons Maintenance/aircraft system knowledge and understanding with five or more recent years working aircraft Weapon systems in a Depot or Phase dock environment.</li><li> F-16 Crew Chief with five or more recent years working Electromechanical, Structures, and Airframe Systems.</li><li> Knowledge of Aircraft Structures repair and modification a plus with experience in canopy assemblies and associated sub-systems.</li><li> Actual performance of F-16 flight line avionics (electrical and mechanical) troubleshooting, repair, calibration, software upgrades, and parts supportability of specific test equipment.</li><li> The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with the following: Joint Deficiency Reporting System (JDRS), Engineering Document Management System (EDMS), F-16 aircraft technical orders to include the Air Force review and update processes. A background in database research or data mining which results in authorized part substitution recommendations.</li><li> Experience applying TO 00-5-1 and/or Air Force TO System requirements and Air Force TO guidance and using change-related forms.</li><li> Familiar with Hill Air Force Base depot repair, overhaul process and procedures.</li><li> Experience monitoring and researching deficiency reports on the Lockheed Martin Field Information Network (FIN).<br><br></li></ul><strong>Other Important Information<br><br></strong>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.<br><br><strong>Ability to work remotely<br><br></strong>Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

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