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Lockheed Martin Corporation

Avionics/Flight Manual Technical Writer - Level 3

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A Technical Writer writes product instructions, user manuals or other material that helps to explain complex information or procedures. Writes help information available to customers online, or clear explanations of company policies. Supports internal communication among different technical, engineering and scientific specialists working on a project or product. Creates product documentation, and provides input for improving product design.

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Avionics/Flight Manual Technical Writer - Level 3 Lockheed Martin Corporation - 4.0 Hill AFB, UT Job Details Full-time $85,300 - $158,300 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Military aircraft maintenance Avionics troubleshooting Equipment troubleshooting Research DoD experience Technical troubleshooting support Productivity software Technical Proficiency Mechanical troubleshooting Full Job Description Standard Job Description Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment Team as an F-16 Avionics Technical Writer at our Hill Air Force Base facility in Utah! This position supports the F-16 System Program Office (SPO) by researching, developing, and integrating the technical data/technical order changes related to the F-16 aircraft avionics and weapons systems along with the support equipment and aircraft system testers for different hardware and software configurations. What You Will Be Doing The F-16 Avionics Technical Writer responsibilities include: Performs research, interprets engineering data/drawings, evaluates field/depot inputs and verifies information from multiple sources to sustain Air Force procedures and Technical Orders (TOs) related to those aircraft modifications (e.g., Flight Manuals, Job Guides, Fault Isolation, General System, General Vehicle, Commodity, and aircraft hardware-software type manuals). Required to author Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), aircraft and support equipment TOs, flight manuals and support the planning, coordinating, and conducting of validation/verification activities. These duties also include assisting USAF personnel with the preparation of Air Force Technical Order (AFTO) Forms 82/27/252 and the incorporation of those comments into the draft TCTOs as well as submission of those forms and redlined manuscripts to LM Aero Fort Worth, vendors, and other contractors for formalization and final field delivery. Work independently with given general direction to support the successful completion of major programs, apply technical expertise as required, and represent the organization as a technical contact on projects. As part of the workload, the candidate may be tasked with technical order manual manuscript risk reduction events, support for trial vehicle installations and TCTO kit proofing as well as participate in process improvements and quality assurance initiatives. Required to collaborate with external personnel such as US Air Force customer groups including but not limited to program management, software/mechanical engineering, internal engineering, depot-level maintenance, flight test, flight safety, F-16 aircrew, equipment specialists, flight manual managers, and the Central Technical Order Control Unit (CTOCU). This position will require the selected applicant to relocate to the Hill AFB Utah area to support the
F-16 SPO
In-Person. This position requires an active Final Secret Security Clearance. Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Who You Are You are skilled in utilizing iterative development cycles, enabling quick feedback loops that enhance product quality and responsiveness to change. You utilize data to pinpoint areas for improvement, driving initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall performance. Basic Qualifications The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position: Experience performing checkout and troubleshooting procedures to military or commercial aircraft avionics systems using military or civilian Technical Order publications/data. Experience applying
TO 00-5-1
; the Air Force TO System, TO Lifecycle Management requirements, Air Force and DoD Instructions, and TO numbering system. Experience using Microsoft Office applications. Desired Skills The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates: Actual performance of F-16 flight line avionics (electrical and mechanical) troubleshooting, repair, calibration, software upgrades, and parts supportability of specific test equipment. Experience with Military Flight Development and Testing, Skill typically found in Pilots who were certified to fly Military Aircraft. Interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with leadership, customers and peers while working in a "Team" environment. Able to communicate complex requirements and to interpret complex engineering drawings and manufacturer specifications. Strong computer skills with attention to detail. •Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and Standard Group Markup Language (SGML) is a plus. •Experience using Epic Editor, Isodraw, Arbor Text Tool Suite, and Quick Silver also a plus. Demonstrated proficiency in aircraft avionics technical manuals; Job Guides, General Systems, Fault Isolation, Illustrated Parts Breakdowns, Commodity, Support Equipment, and Flight Manual TOs.
Interview Questions Deliver value:
Describe a time when you took steps to make sure a customer was satisfied.
Job Fit:
How would people you have worked with describe their relationship with you? What would they like to see you do more of and less of?
Job Fit:
When you work with a team, describe the role that you are most likely to play on the team.
Learning Agility:
Tell me about the last time you changed roles. How did you learn the tasks of the role? How did you learn how to work with others on the team?
Prioritization:
Describe a time at work where you had to juggle several projects at the same time. How did you decide which projects or activities to focus on? What tradeoffs did you make?
Results Agility:
Describe a crisis you had to handle at work, grade yourself on how you handled it, and explain why you assigned that grade to your performance.
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range:
$85300.00 - $158300.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics. For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.