F-Avionics​/Aircraft Systems Crew Chief; Mid-Career, Level 3

Basic Qualifications

The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

• Experience performing checkout and troubleshooting procedures as related to fighter aircraft avionics, weapons and radar systems using military Technical Order publications.
• Working knowledge and understanding of F-16 Aircraft Electromechanical, Structures and Airframe systems.
• Experience with customer interaction and communication.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.

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.

• 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.
• Provide system/aircraft technical expertise to initiate Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO’s).
• 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.
• Follow up with all field locations with on-site technical assistance for modifications, kit proofs and TO validation/verification at any required location.
• 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).
• This position requires an active Final Secret Security Clearance. Must be a US Citizen.

You are skilled in utilizing iterative development cycles, enabling quick feedback loops that enhance product quality and responsiveness to change. You utilize data to pinpoint areas for improvement, driving initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall performance.

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

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.

The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates:

• Experience authoring and editing Fighter aircraft Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs).
• 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.
• F-16 Crew Chief with five or more recent years working Electromechanical, Structures, and Airframe Systems.
• Knowledge of Aircraft Structures repair and modification a plus with experience in canopy assemblies and associated sub-systems.
• Actual performance of F-16 flight line avionics (electrical and mechanical) troubleshooting, repair, calibration, software upgrades, and parts supportability of specific test equipment.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with the following:
  Joint Deficiency Reporting System (JDRS), Engineering Document Management System (EDMS),…