PTC Simulator Tech Supervisor / F-35 / Luke AFB, AZ

About the role

Position 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. This position blends technical expertise with leadership, ensuring the readiness and reliability of the pilot training simulators while maintaining efficient logistical and facility support.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assisting 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.

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 an F‑35 Program Special Access.
• 4‑year degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience / combined education.
• 8 years electronic / avionics related field experience.
• 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.

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 F‑35 Training System architecture, implementation, and operations.
• Experience as a technical manager.

Pay

Full‑Time Salary Range: $85,300.00 – $158,300.00. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, market (work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed, vary year to year, tied to performance metrics)

Schedule

Flexible schedule to align with customer operational needs; occasional weekend on‑site work required. Flexible work arrangements such as 4x10 schedules are available.