C-130J System Specialist Jobs

C-130J System Specialist

You will be the C-130J System Specialist which is responsible for delivering expert aircrew support across flight test, training, and customer demonstration operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform production acceptance flights, engineering test flights, customer demonstration, acceptance and training flights
• Act as an instructor for training of aircrew during syllabus training flights and may conduct classroom training for customer aircrew
• Provide support to demonstration flights with customers, government officials, or other personnel to exhibit aircraft performance and capabilities
• Provide aircrew expertise and support to developmental and engineering teams, training, customer support and marketing teams regarding aircrew interfaces
• Provide detailed reports to engineering with findings, recommendations, and solutions to improve the product
• Support short and long term domestic and international deployments supporting customer training and maintenance requirements
• Act as a liaison with maintenance work force
• Perform on-aircraft maintenance; aircraft maintenance training; aircrew training; and quality assurance functions when required
• Perform engine runs on all variants of the C-130J
• Perform Functional Check Flights (FCF) on all variants of the C-130J
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in specific systems of the C-130J
• Willing to travel up to 25% of the work year

The ideal candidate is a collaborative aircrew professional with deep C-130J system knowledge, strong communication skills, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality flight operations support. You thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy mentoring others, and are driven to enhance aircraft performance and customer satisfaction.

Further information about this opportunity:

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1500 hours flight experience as a Flight Engineer/Crewmaster in a variant of the C-130E/H/J
• C-130 Flight Engineer/Crewmaster Instructor Certification
• C-130 maintenance work experience
• Current FAA Class 2 medical certificate or obtain one within 30 days of reporting

Desired Skills:

• C-130 Flight Engineer/Crewmaster Evaluator Certification
• APU/Low/High Power Engine Run Certification
• FCF qualified
• Flight Test experience
• FAA Mechanic Certificate (Airframe and Powerplant)
• CDI/QAR/7 Level qualified
• Experience with aircrew training courseware development

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.

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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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.