F-16 Avionics Intermediate Shop Field Service Engineer (OCONUS)

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Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics team as an In-Country F-16 Avionics Intermediate Shop (AIS) Field Service Engineer (FSE). This position is located at Isa Air Base, Bahrain. This is a minimum of a two year accompanied spouse only assignment. Note: The selected candidate will not be required to relocate to Fort Worth, Texas but will deploy directly to Bahrain.

The F-16 Avionics Intermediate Shop (AIS) Field Service Engineer (FSE) / Contractor Engineering and Technical Services (CETS) will support the Royal Bahrain Air Force (RBAF) by providing on-site advice, liaison, and informal training in the installation, operation and maintenance of equipment and systems related to F-16 avionics on and off the aircraft. The objective of the FSE role is to elevate the technical skill and abilities of the personnel responsible for the operation and maintenance of F-16 aircraft and associated equipment/systems to a level of self-sufficiency.

Specific tasks include but are not limited to the following:

• 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 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.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to accommodate customer requirements as needed.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Must pass an overseas physical. Must be a US citizen and have an Active Secret Security Clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

What’s In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Basic Qualifications:
The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

Bachelor's degree with 5 years avionics systems/subsystems experience or will accept 8 years avionics systems/ subsystems experience without a degree

• Aircraft avionics experience must include at least 3 years with F-16 Systems and Subsystems.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

Desired Skills:
The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the others:

• Experience with US Air Force (USAF) Maintenance Procedures at the Organization and Intermediate Levels.
• 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 of F-16 aircraft.
• Familiar with Common Configuration Implementation Program (CCIP) modified F-16 aircraft.
• Previous Falcon 20/20 Customer Service Experience
• Ability to work with Foreign Government representatives.
• Experience training others to include Foreign Military.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
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Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
Experienced Professional