F135 Field Service Eng. Expat Swidwin AB, Poland (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

25d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. F135 Fleet Support & Services is seeking a motivated, diligent, self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills to represent Pratt & Whitney at Swidwin Tactical Air Base, Poland as a Field Service Engineer (FSE). This position is a Customer facing role in a high visibility, team-oriented environment in support of the Polish Air Force (PLAF) fleet of F-35 CTOL aircraft propulsion systems.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree is required. Non-technical degrees will be considered if the candidate has appropriate / related experience.
8+ years of professional experience in aircraft gas turbine engine maintenance, logistics, or logistics support. This includes Supply Chain management and Support Equipment management required.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Must be able to support an assignment length of 3+ years, dependent on business needs and personal development.
Must be able to support occasional off-shift coverage and/or extended hours during deployments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or a technical field.
Experience with aviation maintenance and production information systems, to include Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) / OBPHM, as well as knowledge of turbine engine theory and operation.
Experience in F-35/F135 production, flight testing, Customer support, maintenance, and/or program management.
Familiarity with Global Trade Compliance/Export requirements and strong CORE leadership are desirable.
Prior military service in maintenance/logistics also a plus.

Responsibilities

Support F-35A/F135 operations to include systems, tooling, material, and processes; the FSE will have hands-on interaction with the engine (software and hardware), aircraft and PLAF Squadron personnel.
Perform controls activities related to aircraft download processing and analysis and monitoring of propulsion system Prognostic Health Monitoring, Engine Health Reporting Codes, and Maintenance Built In Test Systems (MBITS).
Advise and assist the Customer in performance of F135 propulsion system maintenance, ensuring activities are performed in accordance with technical data and safe engine operation and maintenance procedures.
Coordinate F135 propulsion system maintenance activities with the PW team, the PLAF, and Lockheed Martin.
Collaborate regularly with internal PW teams (Customer Support Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Center, ALIS teams, etc.) in troubleshooting and resolution of emerging Customer issues and maintain flexibility to adapt to and resolve constantly changing Customer priorities.
Ensure comprehensive reporting on support activities including aircraft and engine status, flight reports, operational data, engine configuration status and parts consumption.
Support Government Property Management processes for program execution, to include but not limited to Support Equipment (SE), tooling, supply and Government processes.
Provide timely insight to PW management relative to emerging issues and ongoing relationship with this valued PW Customer.