Field Engineer / F-35 Delivery Operations Specialist - Retired
F-35 Operations Specialist / Field Engineer at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Fort WorthProvide Flight Line technical support to F-16 avionics, electrical, and flight control systems. Support F-35 Delivery Operations with flight scheduling, radio operations, and security protocols.• Skilled at troubleshooting the following electrical and electronic systems: Digital & Analog Fly-by-Wire Flight Controls, RF Communication (UHF/VHF/HF radios), Inertial Navigation, Fire Control Radar, Multifunction displays, Heads Up Displays, Helmet Mounted Cueing, Stores Management, Digital Data Modems, TACAN, ILS, AIFF, MIDS, flight instruments, EW, data acquisition systems, Digital Data/Video recording, Mil-Std-1553 data buses, fiber optic data buses and OFP software loading on aircraft. Previous experience: Engine Run certified on F110-GE-100 and F100-PW-220, troubleshooting experience on propulsion, electrical power generation / distribution, environmental control systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. **FAA Airframe and Propulsion License and FCC Radio Operators License.• Provide technical / maintenance support by ground radio communications to pilots during F-35 production acceptance flights and technical support to F-16 chase aircraft. Responsible for all radio room operations coordinating flying operations with flight line maintenance and end of runway inspections.• Held the following positions at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics & General Dynamics at the Fort Worth fighter production facility:o Field Engineer Sr. Staff / Manufacturing Support (2003 – Present) F-16 Field Operations / F-35 Delivery Operations, Flight Line, Fort Worth, Texaso Field Engineer Staff (1999 – 2003) Fort Worth, Texaso F-16 Production Specialist (1990 – 1999) Fort Worth, Texaso Field Maintenance Specialist (1984 – 1990) F-16 Interim Contract Support Team, Domestic / International assignments.o Electronics Test Technician (1983 – 1984) Electronics Manufacturing Center, Fort Worth, Texas