Field Sales Support Systems Engineer Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

Identifies customer's system needs and responds to requests for proposals; performs feasibility and performance studies, including benchmarking, capacity planning, etc.; develops appropriate systems recommendations to meet customer needs, including system configurations, installation planning, etc.; prepares and presents technical product information to customers. Post-installation and implementation responsibilities include technical consulting to customers and providing solutions to software problems.

This is a long-term, unaccompanied overseas field service assignment at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus. as an airframe (APG) technical representative. Position supports active-duty U-2 aircraft maintainers. Currently or recently qualified on the U-2 aircraft to perform duties expected of a fully qualified Air Force 7- or 9-level aircraft mechanic strongly preferred. Must have systems knowledge and specific hands-on experience on aircraft general, fuels, hydraulics, engine, egress, flight controls, structures and/or environmental control systems. Candidate will have a minimum of 5 years on U-2 aircraft preferred. May assist Air Force (AF) perform periodic inspection tasks and flight line sortie generation operations as required. Must have strong troubleshooting skills and know how to read aircraft drawings and interpret high level tech data.

Will provide informal OJT training for Air Force personnel on aircraft systems; inspect/sign-off the work of others; down-grade Red X conditions; assist aircraft flight worthiness decision making; perform "hands on" tasks when required such as inspections, pre- and post-flight, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairs as requested by the customer; ensure work is documented in aircraft forms and Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS); and insure safety, quality, and productivity. Perform field service reporting of In-flight Emergencies (IFE), incidents, daily and monthly reports using computer-based systems, email, digital cameras, and telephone; serve as a POC for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company (LM Aero) and government program management inquiries.

Must know Air Force policy and procedures regarding aircraft maintenance. Must be able to work well with Air Force and other contractor personnel at all levels and strengthen team performance. Position is designated as mission essential and world-wide deployable. Must accept military quarters on travel if provided, and maintain military mobility qualifications to include chemical warfare, anthrax, smallpox, etc. May be forward deployed. Must accept and adapt to location specific rules and guidelines related to personal safety, security, cultural awareness, and acceptable behavior. 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 for each year on assignment.

Basic Qualifications

- Five years’ minimum experience in Flight line and aircraft mechanical systems maintenance.
- Flight line experience.
- Mechanical systems experience/troubleshooting.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints.

Desired Skills

- U-2 Flight line experience.
- U-2 mechanical systems experience.
- U-2 Repair & Reclamation skills.
- Power Plant experience.

- Structural experience.
- Air Force Forms 781 documentation, Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) knowledge.
- Air Force (AF) Quality Assurance experience.
- AF Supply system knowledge.