Systems Engineering Field Tech Support Sr - Aircraft Expeditor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking an Expeditor at Fort Smith, Arkansas. The role involves planning and tracking maintenance events, coordinating with the Maintenance Manager, and providing on-the-job training related to aircraft maintenance for government and partner personnel.

The position requires extensive flight-line maintenance experience, ability to read aircraft data, and the capacity to manage schedules across shifts, including a potential 1st–3rd shift depending on customer needs.

Qualifications

• 8 years aircraft maintenance experience in flight line operations in the USAF AFSC, Navy NEC, or USMC MOS, or equivalent civilian experience.
• Total aircraft maintenance experience must include at least 1 year of F-35 maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop current flight schedules for efficient service and optimal use of aircraft and resources.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Manager on schedules, status, and issues as they occur.
• Provide On-The-Job training to government and partner personnel related to Aircraft Maintenance.
• Coordinate with Aircraft Maintenance Managers on work schedules and task assignments.
• Monitor aircraft status and request base support through the Operations team.

Skills

8+ years aircraft maintenance

Tools

ALIS

IMIS

PMA

MS Office

Job description

Standard Job Description

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.

As An Expeditor Your Addditional 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

Interview Questions

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Give me an example of a time you paid close attention to detail and how it helped you avoid a mistake.
• Active Learning: How did you identify areas for personal improvement, and what steps did you take to expand your understanding of these areas?
• Be accountable: Give me an example of a time you went above or beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done.
• Communication: Tell us about a time when you had to use your verbal communication skills in order to get a point across that was important to you.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $65200.00 - $121200.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow--both professionally and personally.

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.