Aircraft General Field Service Engineer Staff, F-16 Program (Bul

Lockheed Martin - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Worth, TX

10,001+ employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Aircraft General Field Service Engineer Staff for the F-16 Program at Lockheed Martin is responsible for providing on-site support to the Bulgarian Air Force. This role involves training, advising, and enhancing the technical skills of personnel in the operation and maintenance of F-16 aircraft systems. The engineer will work closely with the local team to ensure self-sufficiency in handling F-16 systems and will be stationed in Bulgaria as part of an accompanied assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site/on-equipment informal unit training on installation, maintenance, and operating techniques for F-16 systems.
• Advise on the use of special tools, handling equipment, and aerospace ground equipment related to F-16 aircraft.
• Devise local informal training programs and identify needed training programs.
• Emphasize safety precautions in all training provided and demonstrate best methods for modifications and retrofit kits.
• Render technical advice to resolve maintenance problems and analyze maintenance difficulties.
• Advise on establishing maintenance, inspection, and training programs to improve maintenance quality.
• Liaise to disseminate information related to maintenance and operational problems to personnel.
• Train on the use and interpretation of applicable technical orders and assist in accident investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of APG systems/subsystems experience or 8 years of experience without a degree.
• At least 3 years of experience with F-16 Systems and Subsystems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Nice-to-haves

• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Good organization skills.
• Ability to train others, including Foreign Military personnel.
• Familiarity with F-16 Avionics Modifications and Improvements.
• Familiarity with all Blocks of F-16 (Block 70/72).
• Experience with Common Configuration Implementation Program (CCIP) modified F-16 aircraft.
• Previous Falcon 20/20 Customer Service Experience.
• Experience working with Foreign Government representatives.
• Experience training others, including Foreign Military personnel.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Flexible work schedules are supported, including condensed schedules for additional time off.