Luke AFB, AZ

Lockheed Martin•Luke AFB, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The PTC Simulator Technician Supervisor provides leadership and supervision for Pilot Simulator Technicians, including up to 24 Training Device technicians. The role requires occasional weekend on site work to perform maintenance and operations that cannot be completed during normal business hours due to training requirements. In addition to managerial duties, the incumbent is a fully qualified Sim Tech and serves as the Simulator Technician Lead. This position blends technical expertise with leadership, ensuring the readiness and reliability of the pilot training simulators while maintaining efficient logistical and facility support.

Requirements

Possess a current Final Secret security clearance with a re-investigation within the last 6 years
Possess a current Security + certification or capable of acquiring within 3 months from hire date as a condition of employment
Ability to obtain and maintain a F-35 Program Special Access
4-year degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience / combined education
8 years electronic / avionics related field
8 years professional experience in management of Operations and Maintenance of training/simulation devices or related field
Excellent leadership abilities guiding and managing subordinate employees
Strategic thinker and planner
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated interpersonal, team-building skills, strong work ethic and self-motivation
Demonstrated ability to manage statistical data for presentations and reports
Candidate must have the ability to interact effectively and build effective relationships with customers
Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Experience with F-35 aviation simulator training operations.
Experience with military training operations.
Experience working in a classified/access-controlled facility.
Familiar with network security processes and certifications.
Network troubleshooting and maintenance experience including switches, DHCP, VLAN, VHD and associated maintenance.
Familiarity with F35 Training System architecture, implementation, and operations.
Experience as a technical manager.

Responsibilities

Supporting the PTC Sim Tech Manager in overseeing two shift operations that sustain 12 pilot training devices for 14 hours per day, plus an additional 4 hours of preventative maintenance each day.
Providing direct assistance with modification kit installations and Joint Program Office/Service Simulator Evaluation events.
Managing logistic support for the Luke AFB Full Mission Simulators, including shipping and receiving activities and the receipt of FMS spare equipment.
Assists with coordinating and supporting government maintenance on facility systems, and PTC trouble calls.
Traveling to enterprise training sites (CONUS and OCONUS) as needed to meet contracted training requirements, typically less than 25% of the time.
Working a flexible schedule to align with customer operational needs.