Description: This position is with the Iraq F-16 CLS team at Erbil, Balad Air Base, Iraq, or Home of Record.
Provide diagnostics, maintenance and repair of aircraft components at the intermediate and extended intermediate levels of maintenance. Assist and train other personnel in the accomplishment of maintenance, diagnostics, and repair on these systems and components in accordance with applicable technical orders. Provide advice and assistance in the maintenance and repair of the RIAIS/IAIS and related components as part of the maintenance training task. Advise and assist personnel on TCTO accomplishment and documentation.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/INFO: Candidate must be a high school graduate or have completed an equivalent program. Candidate must have held a USAF skill level 7 (or equivalent) in his career field. Candidate must have at least 4 years’ experience with F-16/fighter aircraft maintenance activities. Progressive and documented experience in the fighter aircraft maintenance environment. Documented qualifications in related maintenance fields. Must have strong communications and interpersonal skills. Must read, write and speak English fluently. Must have or be able to rapidly secure a DOD secret clearance. Regularly required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, perform repetitive movements, and perform work from ground level to overhead. This position requires frequent standing for long periods, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, and twisting. Assignment location is in Iraq.
*Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
SECURITY Clearance REQUIRED. Must have an Interim Secret Security Clearance prior to start date AND must maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Candidates offered a position must complete a pre-employment medical exam that is designed to ensure deployment to the worksite in Iraq, which is located in an austere environment with very limited access to medical care, does not pose a direct threat. Candidate must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to work and travel into Iraq.
Basic Qualifications:
Candidate must have held a USAF skill level 7 (or equivalent) with documented experience in F-16
Candidate must be a high school graduate or equivalent
Avionics Test Station Technician
Intermediate repair capability levels of Maintenance
Desired Skills:
F-16 System diagnostics along with Test Set Troubleshooting
A strong understanding of the maintenance process
Perform routine system troubleshooting, installation and repair.
Have a working knowledge of electronic and mechanical systems and components on the F-16 aircraft
Ability to train peers and foreign nationals
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access)
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 Know
Expression 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
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.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Technicians
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First