Flight Simulator Technician / FMS / F-35 / Tyndall AFB

Lockheed Martin; Tyndall (SD); On-site; USD 77,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Training System Simulator Technician to support the F-35 training devices at Tyndall Air Force Base. You will install components, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with software modifications while maintaining accurate records and cabling drawings.

The role requires interaction with multiple departments, on-site collaboration, and travel to CONUS/OCONUS sites as needed. A Secret clearance and Security+ are required or obtainable within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Final Transferable Secret clearance with last reinvestigation within 6 years.
• Ability to attain SAP access as required.
• Experience with simulation hardware and software.
• Must read schematics, drawings and manuals to resolve problems.
• Willing to support flexible hours to align with customer schedule.
• Current Security+ certification or ability to obtain within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Support sustainment, maintenance, and operation of F-35 training devices.
• Install components into chassis, racks and workstations.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and update maintenance records.
• Document cabling schemes, drawings, and maintenance programs.

Skills

Simulation hardware

Schematics reading

Security+ readiness

Team leadership

Mentoring teammates

Windows/Linux admin

Disaster recovery

Hyper-V

Active Directory / DNS / DHCP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Hyper-V

VHD deployment

Active Directory

DHCP

DNS

Job description

THE WORK

Position Assignment: Training System Simulator Technician for the F-35 Supporting Tyndall Air Force Base.

Standard Job Description

THE WORK

Position Assignment: Training System Simulator Technician for the F-35 Supporting Tyndall Air Force Base.

The successful candidate will support the sustainment, maintenance, and operation of F-35 training devices. Install components and assemblies into chassis, racks, cabinets, workstations, and customer facilities. Perform, conduct, and document preventive maintenance checks required for the devices and associated subsystems. Update maintenance data collection records and assist with the installation and checkout of modifications to equipment.

Maintain simulation devices to meet availability specifications. Apply technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting design drawings, manuals, or simulator documents. Assist with installations, testing, and maintenance of F-35 software packages. Isolate and report malfunctions and discrepancies to the lowest definable levels. Document and maintain cabling schemes and drawings. Establish and perform maintenance programs following company and vendor standards. Additional duties and related responsibilities will be assigned as required.

The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin training team on-site to fulfill F-35 training objectives.

The successful candidate will implement and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs, and policies as directed.

Comply with site security and access control procedures in accordance with F-35 program and customer procedures. Sanitize all classified media (circuit cards, disk storage devices, etc.) to the LRU in accordance with established F-35 and customer procedures.

The successful candidate must have worked in an environment that required them to interact with multiple functional areas and personnel of a diverse nature.

The job may require a flexible work schedule to provide coverage for on-site customer requirements. Travel to support other sites CONUS and OCONUS may also be required.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Final Transferable Secret security clearance, last Periodic Reinvestigation must be within the last six years.
• Candidates Must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Knowledge and experience with simulation hardware and software.
• Ability to read and use technical schematics, drawings and manuals along with other technical materials to resolve complex problems.
• Candidate must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.
• Candidate must have a current Security+ certificate or able to acquire a Security + certification within 3 months of hire date.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree
• Current or Previous F-35 Training Device Experience in the Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and/or Mission Rehearsal Trainer (MRT).
• 2 years' experience with aviation simulation systems.
• Proven hardware and software support experience in a training/modeling and simulation environment.
• Network troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
• Experience working in classified/access controlled facilities.
• Ability to brief/teach technical information to internal and external audiences.
• Ability to lead and mentor other team members.
• Currently possess a current Security + certificate.
• System Administration of Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Experience with Disaster Recovery methods / cloning / backup solutions.
• Experience with Hyper-V / Deploying VHDs / Virtual Computing.
• Experience with Active Directory / DHCP / DNS / File Shares.
• Aptitude and ability to mentor and grow other team members.
• In-depth knowledge of military publications and an understanding of fourth and/or fifth generation aircraft training operations.
• Previous experience coordinating with program SMEs, engineers and field service technicians.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $76700.00 - $142500.00

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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.