Flightline Expeditor

Lockheed Martin; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

4x10 schedules

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Smith, Arkansas, seeks an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Specialist to provide high-tech postsales support at customer and remote sites, coordinating maintenance, scheduling, and training for government and partner personnel.

The role requires deep knowledge of fighter aircraft systems, ALIS/IMIS experience, and the ability to travel on short notice. Team Ebbing leads the recruitment at this facility.

Qualifications

• 8 years aircraft maintenance experience in flight line operations (USAF AFSC 7-skill level, Navy NEC, USMC MOS) or equivalent civilian experience.
• Total aircraft maintenance experience must include at least 1 year of F-35 maintenance.
• Experience with programs such as Aircraft Scheduling, Aircraft Records Management, Maintenance Control, Aircraft Configuration Control, Maintenance Information System, Tool and FOD, Training, Safety, Security, Hazardous Waste Management, or Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

• Uses aircraft data to project future maintenance events and schedule accordingly.
• Plans and develops current flight schedules for efficient service and optimal use of aircraft and resources.
• Coordinates with Maintenance Manager on schedules, status, and issues.
• Provides On-The-Job training to government and partner personnel on Aircraft Maintenance.
• Coordinates with Aircraft Maintenance Managers on work schedules and task assignments.
• Assists the Operations Analyst with monitoring aircraft status and requesting base support.
• Coordinates TCTD execution with Aircraft Maintenance Managers and maintains aircraft status boards.
• Applies ALIS/related procedures per ICIs and Sustainment Operating Instructions (SOIs).
• Meets physical requirements and travel needs as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

US citizenship

Security clearance eligibility

Tools

ALIS/IMIS experience

Maintenance Information System

Job description

Standard Job Description Provides a level of postsales support and service to customer sites and remote sites at a high-tech level that cannot be rendered by the basic level of field hardware and systems software service. Employee is usually introduced to the customer site when the nature of equipment service required is beyond the skill level possessed by the basic field/customer service engineer.

Standard Job Description Provides a level of postsales support and service to customer sites and remote sites at a high-tech level that cannot be rendered by the basic level of field hardware and systems software service. Employee is usually introduced to the customer site when the nature of equipment service required is beyond the skill level possessed by the basic field/customer service engineer. Lockheed Martin plays an important role in the national security of the United States and more than 70 other nations, ensuring peace and stability around the world. We are on a mission to strengthen the backbone of the free world by supporting Ebbing Field’s mission as the world class fighter jet training center for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Uses aircraft data to project future maintenance events that will impact aircraft operations. Performs scheduling, inspection tracking, coordination of outside support, assists in signing the aircraft exceptional release and other various functions in accordance with appropriate Interim Contractor Instructions (ICIs) and Sustainment Operating Instruction (SOIs) and service guidance.
• Plans and develops current flight schedules resulting in efficient service, optimum use of aircraft and other company resources to maximize production.
• Coordinates with Maintenance Manager on schedules, aircraft status and issues as they occur.
• Provide On-The-Job training to government and partner personnel as it pertains to Aircraft Maintenance.
• Coordinates with the Aircraft Maintenance Manager on work schedules and task assignments.
• Assists the Operations Analyst with monitoring aircraft status and requesting base support.
• Coordinates TCTD execution with Aircraft Maintenance Managers. Works with maintenance supervision to ensure maintenance actions are completed on time. Maintains accurate aircraft status boards and performs other duties as directed by the Manager.
• Requires the application of experience and judgment in selecting procedures to be followed in searching for, interpreting, selecting, or coding items to be entered from ALIS and other related functions.
• Physical Requirements: Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach with hands and arms. Candidate will frequently be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist. Considered candidates must be capable of working first (1st), second (2nd), or third (3rd) shift(s) dependent on customer needs.
• Must be able to obtain a flight line driving competence card.
• Candidate must be able to acquire and keep a flight line driver's competency card.
• Must be able to travel on short notice.
• Must possess at least an Interim Secret Security Clearance and be able to obtain / maintain a Final Secret clearance. Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Must possess a valid drivers license.

Team Ebbing is seeking candidates who have integrity, a passion for aviation, and enjoy learning about new cultures and languages. Life is worth living in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Basic Qualifications

8 years aircraft maintenance experience in flight line operations as a 7-skill level USAF AFSC, Navy NEC, or USMC MOS aircraft maintenance discipline or equivalent civilian aircraft maintenance experience. Total aircraft maintenance experience must include at least 1 year of F-35 aircraft maintenance.

• Must have experience with programs such as; Aircraft Scheduling, Aircraft Records Management, Maintenance Control, Aircraft Configuration Control, Maintenance Information System, Tool and FOD, Training, Safety, Security, Hazardous Waste Management, or Supply Chain Management

Desired Skills

• U.S Air Force, U.S. Navy, or U.S. Marine Corps aircraft maintenance experience.
• Have thorough understanding of Fighter Aircraft Systems and Operations.
• Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) or Integrated Information System (IMIS) experience.
• Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA) activities such as aircraft forms documentation.
• Understanding of U.S Air Force, U.S. Navy, or U.S. Marine Corps Maintenance Practices Experience as a Maintenance Controller, Aircraft Production Supervisor, and/or Aircraft Flightline Expediter highly desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of 8210 D
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Knowledgeable of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object damage (FOD), Supply, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), Training Management System (TMS), Quality, or Security programs.
• Experience developing work schedules for employees.
• Ability to work in a flexible schedule environment
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Valid US Passport

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $65200.00 - $121200.00

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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.