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# Flight Series Data Author - E2

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Fort Worth, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $70,500.0 - $130,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Data Auditing, Microsoft Office, Technical Data Management Systems, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3377258476&tx=UT545TYI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Experience using flight technical manuals.
 * Experience with aircraft or avionics or weapons delivery technical manuals.
 * Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
 * Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility which requires special access.

Desired Skills

-Experience with military flight manuals, with use of in-flight checklists preferred. Working knowledge of avionics theory of operation and integration with aircraft systems also a plus. Experience using XML or VISTA authoring tool desired.

-Strong computer skills and attention to detail.

 * Aptitude to learn Extensible Markup Language (XML) tagging in a composite database environment.

-Ability to interpret complex technical drawing, system descriptions, wiring diagrams, schematics, and manufacturer specifications into clear, concise instructions used in pilot procedural manuals and avionics/weapons delivery manuals.

-Strong written and interpersonal communications skills.

 * Proficient presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.

## Description

Plans, coordinates, directs, and/or performs engineering assignments involving specifications for, and design changes or alterations to, aircraft, engines, systems, components, and field or shop equipment; investigates and analyzes project requirements and operating problems and develops recommended solutions to meet company governmental safety and performance standards including Minimum Equipment List (MEL); evaluates, selects, applies, and/or adapts engineering modifications; designs or recommends new or modified parts and components; analyzes reparability of parts and components; evaluates operating data on parts, components, and systems to establish causes and to determine remedies for wear, malfunctions, or premature removals; analyzes and evaluates aircraft and associated equipment proposals; prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required publications.

Authoring and Sustainment of F-35 Flight Series Data (FSD) including, but is not limited to:

 * Normal and Emergency Operating Procedures
 * System Descriptions
 * Aircraft Operating Limitations
 * Stores Limitations
 * Aircraft Performance Data
 * Pilot's In-flight Checklist
 * FSD Scheduling, Statusing, Development of Plans, and Quality Metrics
 * Development and sustainment of FSD products resulting from engineering changes, new business development, customer generated change requests, Flight Manual Review Conferences, and weapons certifications
 * Verification Support of FSD, including desk top analysis and actual performance validations (on and off-site)


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