Aircraft Field Service Engineer, F-16 Program-Abu Dhabi, UAE (Level 4) jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 6 hours ago

Aircraft Field Service Engineer, F-16 Program-Abu Dhabi, UAE (Level 4)

Lockheed Martin is seeking an In-Country F-16 Field Service Engineer to support the United Arab Emirates Air Force. This role involves providing on-site advice, training, and troubleshooting for F-16 systems, ensuring maintenance and operational efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Accomplish troubleshooting and analysis of aircraft discrepancies experienced in the field
Attend maintenance meetings and debriefings to aid with rapid identification of emerging issues requiring company intervention and mitigate aircraft downtime
Document unusual operations/maintenance issues ensuring company awareness and identify emerging failure trends
Prepares and presents technical product information to customers. Post-installation and implementation responsibilities include technical consulting to customers
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, available in the manufacturer's plant, 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
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to accommodate customer requirements as needed
Selected candidate must be a US citizen. Must have at minimum an Interim Secret Security Clearance prior to start

Qualification

F-16 AvionicsTroubleshootingTechnical ConsultingMaintenance ProgramsTraining DevelopmentF-16 Systems KnowledgeCommunication SkillsOrganization Skills

Required

Must be a US citizen
Must have at minimum an Interim Secret Security Clearance prior to start
Willing to work a flexible schedule to accommodate customer requirements as needed
Accomplish troubleshooting and analysis of aircraft discrepancies experienced in the field
Attend maintenance meetings and debriefings to aid with rapid identification of emerging issues requiring company intervention and mitigate aircraft downtime
Document unusual operations/maintenance issues ensuring company awareness and identify emerging failure trends
Prepares and presents technical product information to customers
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, available in the manufacturer's plant, 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

Preferred

Experience working with Foreign Military Customers
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 F-16
Familiar with Common Configuration Implementation Program (CCIP) modified F-16 aircraft

Benefits

Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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