Job ID: 664160BR Date posted: Apr. 04, 2024 Program: Ground Support Equipment and Sustainment Solutions
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Seeking candidates to fill the position of F-35 Support Equipment (SE) Field Support Representative (FSR) directly supporting the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), in Nyutabaru, Japan. “This location will be difficult for families with individuals in school. Please be advised there are no English speaking schools K-12th Grade, nor English Tutors offered in close proximity to this site.”

The SE FSR provides technical guidance and logistics support for a broad range of F-35 Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Supports the organizational (unit) level tenant squadron technicians, military personnel and GSE mechanics (where applicable). Advises internal and external customers on installation, adaptation, configuration or enhancement of company technical products, programs and systems. Provides expertise for resolving technical problems and troubleshooting products to customer satisfaction. Provides support equipment familiarization to customers on full spectrum of F-35 SE product line. Work will be done at customer site and/or government bases. Uses engineering data to determine accurate equipment configuration and to identify or help define design deficiencies that limit equipment utility in the customer’s environment. Consults with GSE equipment managers, engineers, reliability engineering and suppliers to resolve customer equipment issues involving safety, usability, reliability and availability. Collects, archives and submits GSE readiness status. Identifies reliability and maintainability issues that affect readiness trends.

Job may require flexible work schedule to provide coverage for on-site customer requirements, to include possibility of weekend work requirements.

Successful candidate will serve as a single person SE FSR with the JASDF, in Nyutabaru, Japan, focused on the support and sustainment of F-35 Program SE in use at this location. Contract for this position is projected for 1-5 years with possibility of extension.

**Candidates be advised: this position operates in direct support of a deployable F-35 fighter squadron. Employee in this role may be required to deploy with the customer on peacetime and wartime military operations for defined and potentially undefined durations, and may be required to obtain and maintain customer required deployment readiness qualifications leading up to potential deployments.**
Basic Qualifications:
Aerospace Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
maintenance experience or commensurate
related experience.
Proficient in industry standard maintenance
practices.
Excellent communication skills.
Proficient using MS Office Software including;
Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook.
Experience using engineering drawings and technical data.
Capable of working in hazardous flight line
environment.
Capable of frequently lifting and / or pushing equipment in excess of 50lbs
Knowledge of industrial and aircraft
maintenance safety standards.
Candidate must have final Secret clearance
Desired Skills:
SE data management experience;
Military flight-line maintenance experience;
Support Equipment maintenance experience;
Familiarity with DoD maintenance manuals;
Experience with military standard maintenance
practices.
Professional focused on mission success.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Product Support
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First