Description:This position supports the Aeronautics Field Sustainment team's Hill Air Force Base, Utah F-16 System Program Office (SPO) by developing and integrating the technical data/technical order changes for avionics and weapons. Performs research, interprets engineering data/drawings, evaluates field/depot inputs and verifies information from multiple sources to sustain Air Force procedures and Flight Manuals (FM) related to those aircraft modifications (e.g., Flight Manual, Supplemental Flight Manual, Avionics and Non-nuclear Weapons Delivery Flight Manual, Weight and Balance Checklists, or Acceptance and Functional Check Flight manuals).
Additional responsibilities includes:
• The successful candidate will author FMs, and support the planning, coordinating, and conducting of FM review activities. These duties include assisting USAF personnel with the preparation of Air Force Technical Order (AFTO) Forms 27/252/847 and the incorporation of those comments into the draft FMs as well as submission of those forms and manuscripts to LM Aero Fort Worth/vendors/other contractors for formalization and final field delivery.
• This position also provides Flight Manual Lead support and assistance in facilitating and supporting F-16 TOs impacted by the various F-16 Software/Hardware Modification Programs.
• The Flight Manual Lead will interface between the local 309th Software Group F-16 Systems Integration Section, Flight Manual Manager, LM Aero Fort Worth (FW) technical publications and Pilot Subject Matter Experts (SME), for scheduling and integration of the Software/Hardware modification programs into F-16 FMs.
• The Flight Manual Lead duties will primarily be to participate in the early TO program meetings to identify TO/TCTO requirements and potential program risks.
• Coordinates and provides oversight of hardware program ties and overlaps.
• Monitors and statuses the programs to ensure timely creation and incorporation and identifies adequate Period of Performance (POP)-to-task availability.
• Alerts the Liaison Lead when Delivery Order/ Period of Performance (DO/POP) late-to-need issues arise.
• Functions as a pass-thru, monitor, and quality assurance entity for all Air Force Technical Order (AFTO 252) actions to LM Aero Fort Worth.
• Monitor and review the authoring progress and status from the local Lockheed FM Team and ensure they are meeting program schedule milestones.
• Monitor the financial performance of the Software F-16 On-site Task Request (FOSTR) and status update the cost-to-completes reports monthly.
• Will also be responsible to collect, write and submit team Weekly Activity Reports (including inputs from sub-contracted FM writers) to Software, Hardware and Liaison Lead.
This position requires an active Final Secret Security Clearance. Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
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Basic Qualifications:The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:
• 10 years of F-16 Avionics experience and knowledge to include Technical Order Authoring in multiple authoring tools and formats.
• 5 years of direct interface and coordination with the US Government and authoring team at Hill AFB.
• Experience applying T.O. 00-5-1 and/or Air Force T.O. System requirements and Air Force T.O. guidance and using change-related forms.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
Desired Skills:The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates:
• Experience interfacing with Aircrew, Engineering, Flight Test, Pilot SMEs, Flight Manual Manager, FW FM Lead and FW FM writers.
• F-16 European Participating Air Forces (EPAF) experience and extensive knowledge of the various EPAF F-16 configurations and modifications a plus.
• Demonstrates advanced interpersonal skills and attitude to establish and maintain a positive and effective interaction with leadership, customers and peers while leading an effective T.O. authoring team.
• Able to communicate complex requirements and interpret complex engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Strong computer skills with attention to detail. Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and Standard Group Markup Language (SGML) is a plus.
• Candidates that can demonstrate an advance proficiency/knowledge in aircraft avionics technical manuals such as the: Flight Manual, Supplemental Flight Manual, Avionics and Non-nuclear Weapons Delivery Flight Manual, and Functional Check Flight manual.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should KnowExpression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Product Support
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
