Standard Job DescriptionTHE WORKPosition Assignment: PTC Simulator Technician Supervisor at Luke Air Force Base, AZ.
The PTC Simulator Technician Supervisor provides leadership and supervision for Pilot Simulator Technicians, including up to 24 Training Device technicians. The role requires occasional weekend on site work to perform maintenance and operations that cannot be completed during normal business hours due to training requirements. In addition to managerial duties, the incumbent is a fully qualified Sim Tech and serves as the Simulator Technician Lead.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting the PTC Sim Tech Manager in overseeing two shift operations that sustain 12 pilot training devices for 14 hours per day, plus an additional 4 hours of preventative maintenance each day.
• Providing direct assistance with modification kit installations and Joint Program Office/Service Simulator Evaluation events.
• Managing logistic support for the Luke AFB Full Mission Simulators, including shipping and receiving activities and the receipt of FMS spare equipment.
• Assists with coordinating and supporting government maintenance on facility systems, and PTC trouble calls.
• Traveling to enterprise training sites (CONUS and OCONUS) as needed to meet contracted training requirements, typically less than 25 % of the time.
• Working a flexible schedule to align with customer operational needs.
• This position blends technical expertise with leadership, ensuring the readiness and reliability of the pilot training simulators while maintaining efficient logistical and facility support.
F-35 Fast Facts
Basic Qualifications• Possess a current Final Secret security clearance with a re-investigation within the last 6 years
• Possess a current Security + certification or capable of acquiring within 3 months from hire date as a condition of employment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a F-35 Program Special Access
• 4-year degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience / combined education
• 8 years electronic / avionics related field
• 8 years professional experience in management of Operations and Maintenance of training/simulation devices or related field
• Excellent leadership abilities guiding and managing subordinate employees
• Strategic thinker and planner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal, team-building skills, strong work ethic and self-motivation
• Demonstrated ability to manage statistical data for presentations and reports
• Candidate must have the ability to interact effectively and build effective relationships with customers
Desired Skills• Experience with F-35 aviation simulator training operations.
• Experience with military training operations.
• Experience working in a classified/access-controlled facility.
• Familiar with network security processes and certifications.
• Network troubleshooting and maintenance experience including switches, DHCP, VLAN, VHD and associated maintenance.
• Familiarity with F35 Training System architecture, implementation, and operations. Experience as a technical manager.
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
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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.
