A leading technology innovation company is seeking a technical interface specialist at Amendola Air Base, Italy. This full-time role involves managing support engineers and ensuring compliance with technical and contractual requirements for the F-35 aircraft. The successful candidate will troubleshoot technical issues, provide training, and collaborate with various teams while ensuring operational efficiency.
Lockheed Martin is a leading technology innovation company that plays a crucial role in national security, providing products and services for the United States and over 70 other countries. They have a workforce of over 30,000 with expertise in advanced aircraft design and production, modification and support, stealth technology, and systems integration.
Job Description:
This is a full-time, on-site position located at Amendola Air Base, Italy. It involves acting as the technical interface between Lockheed Martin’s Aeronautics Field Sustainment team and the on-site customer (both operations and maintenance) for all matters related to the F-35 aircraft. The successful candidate will be responsible for resolving issues arising from maintenance or modification activities.
The role can be divided into two areas:
• Manage Field Support Engineers (FSE) and assigned personnel at the base.
• Provide on-site support as requested by the customer, site manager, and program management.
• Ensure compliance with technical direction and contractual requirements.
• Ensure all support is provided in-line with Service Airworthiness Guidance and F-35 program technical data.
• Oversee compliance with the F-35 export workflow and associated export licenses.
• Manage employee selection/hiring, training, performance assessments, and customer relations.
Nose to Tail (NTT) FSE Responsibilities:
• Be a subject matter expert (SME) in Vehicle Systems/APG, with desired expertise in Avionics/Mission Systems (MS) and Supportable Low Observable (SLO)/Structures.
• Troubleshoot and analyze technical difficulties in the field.
• Attend debriefings to identify emerging issues and prevent downtime.
• Document unusual operational/maintenance problems.
• Initiate Action Requests (ARs) to resolve unique operational problems.
• Provide training to customer personnel.
• Collaborate with maintainers and engineers from other F-35 companies.
• Provide on-site support for aircraft ground maintenance and operational limitations.
• Lead and track multiple engineering efforts.
• Travel may be required to worldwide and hazardous duty locations.
• Must possess a Secret Security Clearance and be eligible for F-35 Special Program Access.
The position offers benefits including medical, dental, 401k, paid time off, work/life balance, career development, mentorship opportunities, and rewards & recognition.
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