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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an F-16 Weapons System Technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as an F-16 Weapons System Technician, you need strong knowledge of avionics, electronics, and weapons systems, usually obtained through specialized military training and technical certifications. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, technical manuals, and maintenance management systems is crucial for troubleshooting and repairing complex aircraft weaponry. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork are standout soft skills for ensuring mission readiness and safety. These skills are vital for maintaining the operational effectiveness and reliability of advanced fighter aircraft in demanding environments.

What are F-16 Weapons Systems?

F-16 Weapons Systems refer to the advanced technology and equipment integrated into the F-16 Fighting Falcon, a multirole fighter aircraft, to manage, deploy, and control its armaments. These systems include targeting and fire control computers, radar, missile launchers, guns, and bomb release mechanisms. The weapons systems allow the F-16 to carry out air-to-air and air-to-ground missions effectively, ensuring precision and flexibility in combat. Technicians and specialists are trained to operate, maintain, and repair these complex systems to keep the aircraft mission-ready.

What are some typical challenges faced by F-16 Weapons System specialists, and how can they be overcome?

F-16 Weapons System specialists often face challenges such as working under tight timelines, maintaining high attention to detail during inspections, and keeping up-to-date with rapidly evolving technologies. Collaboration with pilots, engineers, and maintenance crews is essential to ensure weapons are properly configured and mission-ready. Overcoming these challenges typically involves ongoing training, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety protocols. Adapting quickly to new procedures and fostering teamwork helps specialists excel and ensure mission success.
Infographic showing various F 16 Weapons System job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 56% Full Time, 39% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.
F-16 Avionics/Aircraft Systems Crew Chief (Mid-Career, Level 3)

F-16 Avionics/Aircraft Systems Crew Chief (Mid-Career, Level 3)

Lockheed Martin

UT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


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Job description

Job Description
Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment Team as an F-16 Avionics/Aircraft Systems Crew Chief at our Hill Air Force Base facility! This position supports the F-16 System Program Office (SPO) and the 416th Supply Chain Management Squadron by researching, developing, and integrating the technical data/technical order (TO) changes related to the F-16 aircraft avionics and weapons systems along with support equipment. This position will be required to author/edit Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), as well as, aircraft and support equipment TOs.
What You Will Be Doing
• Act as the central point of contact for Discrepancy Reporting (DR) investigations using Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (LM Aero) and other technical databases, for historical information.
• Provide system/aircraft technical expertise to initiate Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO's).
• Provide information on hardware part number cross-references, Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)/Engineering Change Orders (ECO)/Advanced Change Study Notice (ACSN) information and status, aircraft configuration and effectivity, interpretation of LM Aero engineering drawings, and F-16 configuration management.
• Follow up with all field locations with on-site technical assistance for modifications, kit proofs and T.O. validation/verification at any required location.
• 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 requires an active Final Secret Security Clearance. Must be a US Citizen.
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.
What's In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
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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 as related to fighter aircraft avionics, weapons and radar systems using military Technical Order publications.
• Working knowledge and understanding of F-16 Aircraft Electromechanical, Structures and Airframe systems.
• Experience with customer interaction and communication.
• 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:
• Experience authoring and editing Fighter aircraft Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs).
• F-16 Weapons Maintenance/aircraft system knowledge and understanding with five or more recent years working aircraft Weapon systems in a Depot or Phase dock environment.
• F-16 Crew Chief with five or more recent years working Electromechanical, Structures, and Airframe Systems.
• Knowledge of Aircraft Structures repair and modification a plus with experience in canopy assemblies and associated sub-systems.
• Actual performance of F-16 flight line avionics (electrical and mechanical) troubleshooting, repair, calibration, software upgrades, and parts supportability of specific test equipment.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with the following: Joint Deficiency Reporting System (JDRS), Engineering Document Management System (EDMS), F-16 aircraft technical orders to include the Air Force review and update processes. A background in database research or data mining which results in authorized part substitution recommendations.
• Experience applying TO 00-5-1 and/or Air Force TO System requirements and Air Force TO guidance and using change-related forms.
• Familiar with Hill Air Force Base depot repair, overhaul process and procedures.
• Experience monitoring and researching deficiency reports on the Lockheed Martin Field Information Network (FIN).
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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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Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Other Important Information
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
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $81,600 - $143,865. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $93,800 - $162,610. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912