Aircraft Field Service Engineer, F-16 Program-Abu Dhabi, UAE (Level 4)

Lockheed Martin•Greenville, SC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics team as an In-Country F-16 Field Service Engineer (FSE). This position is located at Abu Dhabi Air Base (AB), United Arab Emirate (UAE). This position will serve as the F-16 Avionics and APG Field Service Engineer (FSE) to support the United Arab Emirates Air Force by providing on-site advice, liaison, and informal training in the installation, operation and maintenance of equipment and systems related to all F-16 systems on and off the aircraft. What You Will Be Doing Accomplish troubleshooting and analysis of aircraft discrepancies experienced in the field. Attend maintenance meetings and debriefings to aid with rapid identification of emerging issues requiring company intervention and mitigate aircraft downtime. Document unusual operations/maintenance issues ensuring company awareness and identify emerging failure trends. Prepares and presents technical product information to customers. Post-installation and implementation responsibilities include technical consulting to customers. Provide on-site/on-equipment informal unit training to the component level on installation, maintenance and operating techniques pertaining to the adjustment, calibration, trouble-shooting, bench check, routine maintenance, inspection and repair of the prime equipment/system. Provide advice in the identification of and instruction on the use of special tools, handling equipment, aerospace ground equipment (AGE) and test equipment associated with and related to F-16 aircraft and avionics systems. Devise local informal training programs and provide advice in identifying needed training programs. Emphasize safety precautions to be taken in all training provided. Demonstrate best methods of modifications and retrofit kits related to F-16 systems. Render technical advice to resolve difficult and unusual maintenance problems. Provide consistent analysis of maintenance difficulties. Provide advice on the establishment of maintenance, inspection and training programs designed to improve the quality of maintenance, recommending changes as applicable. Provide liaison through which information related to maintenance and operational problems, available in the manufacturer's plant, can be quickly disseminated to operations and maintenance personnel. Provide training on the use and interpretation of applicable technical orders. Provide advice as requested to assist in accident investigation and preparing failure data reports and unsatisfactory reports. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to accommodate customer requirements as needed. Selected candidate must be a US citizen. Must have at minimum an Interim Secret Security Clearance prior to start. Who You Are You enjoy building strong, productive relationships with colleagues, enhancing team cohesion and collaboration. You excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams, effectively communicating complex technical concepts while ensuring alignment on project goals. What’s In It For You: From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. aeroafs #OneLMHotJobs aerosystems oconusreq

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 5 years combined of F-16 electrical, avionics systems/subsystems and APG (Aircraft General) experience or will accept 8 years combined F-16 avionics systems/subsystems and APG experience without a degree.
Experience with Aircraft Maintenance procedures at the Organization and Intermediate Levels.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to accommodate customer requirements as needed.
Selected candidate must be a US citizen.
Must have at minimum an Interim Secret Security Clearance prior to start.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Foreign Military Customers.
Good Communication Skills, Oral and Written, Good Organization Skills.
Familiar with F-16 Avionics Integration, General Aircraft Mechanical (APG) System and Weapons System.
Familiar with all Blocks F-16.
Familiar with Common Configuration Implementation Program (CCIP) modified F-16 aircraft.

Responsibilities

Accomplish troubleshooting and analysis of aircraft discrepancies experienced in the field.
Attend maintenance meetings and debriefings to aid with rapid identification of emerging issues requiring company intervention and mitigate aircraft downtime.
Document unusual operations/maintenance issues ensuring company awareness and identify emerging failure trends.
Prepares and presents technical product information to customers.
Post-installation and implementation responsibilities include technical consulting to customers.
Provide on-site/on-equipment informal unit training to the component level on installation, maintenance and operating techniques pertaining to the adjustment, calibration, trouble-shooting, bench check, routine maintenance, inspection and repair of the prime equipment/system.
Provide advice in the identification of and instruction on the use of special tools, handling equipment, aerospace ground equipment (AGE) and test equipment associated with and related to F-16 aircraft and avionics systems.
Devise local informal training programs and provide advice in identifying needed training programs.
Emphasize safety precautions to be taken in all training provided.
Demonstrate best methods of modifications and retrofit kits related to F-16 systems.
Render technical advice to resolve difficult and unusual maintenance problems.
Provide consistent analysis of maintenance difficulties.
Provide advice on the establishment of maintenance, inspection and training programs designed to improve the quality of maintenance, recommending changes as applicable.
Provide liaison through which information related to maintenance and operational problems, available in the manufacturer's plant, can be quickly disseminated to operations and maintenance personnel.
Provide training on the use and interpretation of applicable technical orders.
Provide advice as requested to assist in accident investigation and preparing failure data reports and unsatisfactory reports.