F-16 Avionics/Aircraft Systems Crew Chief - Level 3

Lockheed Martin; North Dakota; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics invites applicants for an F-16 Avionics/Aircraft Systems Crew Chief role at Hill AFB. You will research, develop, and integrate TO changes for F-16 avionics and support equipment, author/edit TCTOs and TOs, and collaborate with USAF and LM teams.

The role requires active Final Secret clearance, US citizenship, and willingness to relocate to Utah with limited telework. Strong technical, data-driven problem solving, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience performing checkout and troubleshooting procedures related to fighter aircraft avionics, weapons and radar systems using military TOs.
• Knowledge of F-16 Electromechanical, Structures and Airframe systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as central point of contact for Discrepancy Reporting investigations using LM Aero and other databases.
• Provide system/aircraft technical expertise to initiate Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs).
• Provide information on hardware part number references, ECP/ECO/ACSN information and status, configuration and effectivity, and TO interpretation.

Skills

Avionics troubleshooting

F-16 aircraft systems

Technical order experience

Discrepancy reporting

Customer interaction

Tools

JDRS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

What You Will Be Doing

• 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 T.O. 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.
• This position does accommodate a limited teleworking Posture. Telework is equal to or 50% less, which is defined as a situational Teleworking posture but will require the selected applicant to relocate to the Hill AFB Utah area to support the F-16 SPO In-Person.

Who You Are

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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Skills

• 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), 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.
• Experience applying TO 00-5-1 and/or Air Force TO System requirements and Air Force TO guidance and using change-related forms.
• Familiar with Hill Air Force Base depot repair, overhaul process and procedures.
• Experience monitoring and researching deficiency reports on the Lockheed Martin Field Information Network (FIN).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.