Senior Field Engineer
$72K - $134K/yr
Standard The Senior Field Engineer (Simulator Technician) will support the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Training Systems program at Moody Air Force Base, providing advanced-level maintenance ...
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$72K - $134K/yr
Standard The Senior Field Engineer (Simulator Technician) will support the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Training Systems program at Moody Air Force Base, providing advanced-level maintenance ...
New
$72K - $134K/yr
Standard The Senior Field Engineer (Simulator Technician) will support the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Training Systems program at Moody Air Force Base, providing advanced-level maintenance ...
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Standard We are seeking a Field Engineer to support the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Training Systems Program. This position will provide hands-on maintenance and technical support for HH-60W ...
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$53K - $100K/yr
Standard We are seeking a Field Engineer to support the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Training Systems Program. This position will provide hands-on maintenance and technical support for HH-60W ...
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As a helicopter rescue pilot, your job is to help provide emergency services in response to sudden needs. In this role, you may keep your helicopter ready to head out on a flight, coordinate with emergency rescuers, and perform various airborne tasks as needed. This job particularly focuses on search and rescue operations, such as finding and recovering people who are lost in the wilderness. Pilots do not provide medical care for rescued passengers, but other personnel onboard might. Related jobs include flight crew, paramedic, or maintenance positions. Helicopter rescue jobs should not be confused with air ambulance jobs. While you may deliver people to hospitals, this job does not always involve rescuing sick or injured passengers and may involve flying into dangerous situations.
| Aspect | Helicopter Rescue | Search and Rescue Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | FAA helicopter pilot license, rescue training | First aid, CPR, rescue operations training |
| Work Environment | Helicopter, outdoor, remote locations | Ground-based, varied terrains |
| Employer & Industry | Rescue agencies, emergency services | Fire departments, rescue teams |
Helicopter Rescue involves operating helicopters to perform aerial rescues, often requiring pilot licenses and specialized rescue training. Search and Rescue Technicians typically work on the ground, conducting search operations and providing emergency aid. While both roles focus on saving lives, Helicopter Rescue emphasizes aerial operations, whereas Search and Rescue Technicians are ground-based responders.
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Valdosta, GA
$72K - $134K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 2 days ago
New
8.2
Based on 398 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
38th of 72 rated aerospace companies
Standard Job Description The Senior Field Engineer (Simulator Technician) will support the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Training Systems program at Moody Air Force Base, providing advanced-level maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustainment of Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) and Avionics Desktop Trainer (AVDTT), Landing Gear Parts-Task Trainer (LGPTT), and the Hoist Parts-Task Trainer (HPTT) along with associated subsystems. This position serves as a senior technical position within the maintenance team, responsible for ensuring system availability, reliability, and performance in alignment with contractual requirements, including maintaining a minimum 95% availability rate to support mission-critical training operations. Standard Duties: Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on CRH training devices, specifically OFTs, AVDTTs, LGPTT, and HPTT including hardware, software, and networked systems.
Lead fault isolation and root cause analysis across simulator subsystems (visuals, avionics, IOS, computing environments, and network infrastructure). Support installation, integration, and verification of software updates (e.g., OFP loads, A.X upgrades) and hardware modifications. Ensure accurate and timely documentation of maintenance actions in accordance with AFTO Form 781 series and program requirements
Analyze system performance data (MTBF, failure trends) and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability and availability. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and on-the-job training to junior field engineers and technicians. Basic Qualifications Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in simulator maintenance, avionics, IT systems, or related technical field.
Active CompTIA Security+ certification is required and must be held at time of hire. Strong troubleshooting experience across electrical, electronic, and computer-based systems. Demonstrated hands-on experience with IT/computer systems, including Windows and/or Linux environments, system administration fundamentals, and basic networking.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and technical orders. Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and signal analyzers. Familiarity with maintenance documentation systems and data tracking (e.g., AFTO forms, maintenance logs)
Desired Skills Experience supporting military flight simulators or training systems (OFT, AVDTT, or similar platforms preferred). Knowledge of Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) environments. Experience with software installation, configuration management, and system baselining.
Understanding of cybersecurity practices within DoD environments (STIGs, RMF, etc.). Experience analyzing system logs, databases, and network performance. Strong attention to detail with emphasis on data accuracy (MTBF and maintenance metrics)
IT skills Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00 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.
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Manufacturing
10,000+ Employees
Bethesda, MD, US
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