F135 Field Service Eng. Expat Nevatim AB, Israel (Onsite)

RTX•US-CT-REMOTE, CT

12d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

F135 Fleet Support & Services is seeking a motivated, diligent, self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills to represent Pratt & Whitney at Nevatim Air Base as a Field Service Engineer (FSE). This position is a customer facing role in a high visibility, team-oriented environment in support of the Israeli Air Force (IAF) fleet of F-35 CTOL aircraft propulsion systems. This assignment has a minimum 3-year in-country commitment; maximum 5-years in-country. As an operationally active site, the selected candidate will arrive immediately after immigration and relocation logistics are complete.

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.
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.
This assignment is in a region with elevated and unpredictable security conditions, and candidates must be comfortable working in such environments while adhering to all company safety protocols.
The role is designated as an unaccompanied posting, and selected candidate must be able to relocate independently for the duration of the assignment.
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 IAF 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 IAF, 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.