F-16 Avionics/Aircraft Systems Crew Chief (Mid-Career, Level 3)

Job Description

This position supports the Aeronautics Field Sustainment team's Hill Air Force Base, Utah and the US Governments (USG) F-16 System Program Office (SPO) and 416th Supply Chain Management Squadron by researching, developing, and integrating the technical data / technical order (TO) changes related to the F-16 aircraft avionics and weapons systems along with support equipment.

This position will be required to author / edit Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), as well as, aircraft and support equipment TOs.

Act as the central point of contact for Discrepancy Reporting (DR) investigations using Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (LM Aero) and other technical databases, for historical information.

Provide system / aircraft technical expertise to initiate Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO’s). Provide information on hardware part number cross-references, Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) / Engineering Change Orders (ECO) / Advanced Change Study Notice (ACSN) information and status, aircraft configuration and effectivity, interpretation of LM Aero engineering drawings, and F-16 configuration management.

Follow up with all field locations with on-site technical assistance for modifications, kit proofs and T.O. validation / verification at any required location.

The candidate will be required to collaborate with external personnel such as US Air Force customer groups including but not limited to program management, internal customer engineering, depot-level maintenance, government equipment specialists, and the Central Technical Order Control Unit (CTOCU).

Must be a US Citizen. Must possess a final secret security clearance.

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

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Desired skills

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

• F-16 Weapons Maintenance / aircraft system knowledge and understanding with five or more recent years working aircraft Weapon systems in a Depot or Phase dock environment.
• F-16 Crew Chief with five or more recent years working Electromechanical, Structures, and Airframe Systems.
• Knowledge of Aircraft Structures repair and modification a plus with experience in canopy assemblies and associated sub-systems.
• Actual performance of F-16 flight line avionics (electrical and mechanical) troubleshooting, repair, calibration, software upgrades, and parts supportability of specific test equipment.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with the following : Joint Deficiency Reporting System (JDRS), Engineering Document Management System (EDMS), F-16 aircraft technical orders to include the Air Force review and update processes.

A background in database research or data mining which results in authorized part substitution recommendations.

• Experience applying TO 00-5-1 and / or Air Force TO System requirements and Air Force TO guidance and using change-related forms.
• Familiar with Hill Air Force Base depot repair, overhaul process and procedures.
• Experience monitoring and researching deficiency reports on the Lockheed Martin Field Information Network (FIN).
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