Flight Series Data Author - E2

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking engineers to author and sustain F-35 Flight Series Data (FSD) and related manuals. The role involves developing procedures, data, and schedules for safe aircraft operation, with ongoing updates due to engineering changes and customer requests.

Candidates should have experience with flight manuals, avionics or weapons delivery manuals, and Microsoft Office. This on-site position emphasizes rigorous documentation and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience using flight technical manuals.
• Experience with aircraft or avionics or weapons delivery technical manuals.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility which requires special access.

Responsibilities

• Author and sustainment of F-35 Flight Series Data (FSD) including, but not limited to: Normal and Emergency Operating Procedures, System Descriptions, Aircraft Operating Limitations, Stores Limitations, Aircraft Performance Data, Pilot’s In-flight Checklist, scheduling and quality metrics.
• Development and sustainment of FSD products resulting from engineering changes, new business development, customer change requests, Flight Manual Review Conferences, and weapons certifications.
• Verification support of FSD, including desk top analysis and actual performance validations (on and off-site).
• 0ngoing analysis and contribution to approving modifications and ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.

Skills

Flight manuals experience

Aircraft/avionics/ weapons manuals

Microsoft Office

Tools

XML tagging

Job description

Standard Job Description

Plans, coordinates, directs, and/or performs engineering assignments involving specifications for, and design changes or alterations to, aircraft, engines, systems, components, and field or shop equipment; investigates and analyzes project requirements and operating problems and develops recommended solutions to meet company governmental safety and performance standards including Minimum Equipment List (MEL); evaluates, selects, applies, and/or adapts engineering modifications; designs or recommends new or modified parts and components; analyzes reparability of parts and components; evaluates operating data on parts, components, and systems to establish causes and to determine remedies for wear, malfunctions, or premature removals; analyzes and evaluates aircraft and associated equipment proposals; prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required publications.

Standard Job Description

Plans, coordinates, directs, and/or performs engineering assignments involving specifications for, and design changes or alterations to, aircraft, engines, systems, components, and field or shop equipment; investigates and analyzes project requirements and operating problems and develops recommended solutions to meet company governmental safety and performance standards including Minimum Equipment List (MEL); evaluates, selects, applies, and/or adapts engineering modifications; designs or recommends new or modified parts and components; analyzes reparability of parts and components; evaluates operating data on parts, components, and systems to establish causes and to determine remedies for wear, malfunctions, or premature removals; analyzes and evaluates aircraft and associated equipment proposals; prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required publications.

Authoring and Sustainment of F-35 Flight Series Data (FSD) including, but is not limited to:

• Normal and Emergency Operating Procedures
• System Descriptions
• Aircraft Operating Limitations
• Stores Limitations
• Aircraft Performance Data
• Pilot’s In-flight Checklist
• FSD Scheduling, Statusing, Development of Plans, and Quality Metrics
• Development and sustainment of FSD products resulting from engineering changes, new business development, customer generated change requests, Flight Manual Review Conferences, and weapons certifications
• Verification Support of FSD, including desk top analysis and actual performance validations (on and off-site)

Basic Qualifications

• Experience using flight technical manuals.
• Experience with aircraft or avionics or weapons delivery technical manuals.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility which requires special access.

Desired Skills

• Experience with military flight manuals, with use of in-flight checklists preferred. Working knowledge of avionics theory of operation and integration with aircraft systems also a plus. Experience using XML or VISTA authoring tool desired.
• Strong computer skills and attention to detail.
• Aptitude to learn Extensible Markup Language (XML) tagging in a composite database environment.
• Ability to interpret complex technical drawing, system descriptions, wiring diagrams, schematics, and manufacturer specifications into clear, concise instructions used in pilot procedural manuals and avionics/weapons delivery manuals.
• Strong written and interpersonal communications skills.
• Proficient presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

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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:

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.