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Newbie Joined: Aug 08, 2004 Posts: 18 Status: Offline

Hey, If anyone is interested...

Lockheed has 18 positions open for F-16 mechanics in Oman. If you want to see the postings go to www.lmco.com and do a job search of overseas locations.

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You to can be on world wide TV blind folded and surrounded by masked terrorist, then have your throat slit and head cut off while being video taped. Otherwise the benefits and pay are great.

Veteran Joined: Jan 11, 2004 Posts: 258 Status: Offline

Jordanian's are great people, I trained some of their F-16 maintenance troops when they came through Tucson a few years back. But I still agree with you Happy, you couldn't pay me enough.

Peter

Newbie Joined: Jul 08, 2005 Posts: 5 Status: Offline

Look guys, Oman is no different then most countries. Look at all the crap that goes on everyday in the US. You don't see that happen over here, if so it is very little.

You can get close to the stove and not get burned. You have to have common sense and know what you are dealing with. You won't end up on tv with an orange jumpsuit and a potato sack on your head unless you are just unfortunate or get stupid. The guy in Saudi was stopped by terrorists that stole a police car. Ok don't stop for the police until you reach a police station.

Look, if you need a job desperately Oman is a heck of a lot better then Saudi. Also look at the UAE, insiders said there is an APG and a Fuels job open now at www.lmco.com/careers. It's not a bad foot in the door but it is building this sand box into a play ground from what I hear.

If you need more info, just pm me.

sandman

Comparing the UAE and Oman is like comparing apples and oranges, the UAE doesn't border Yeman. I've spent a lot of time in Bahrain and was there on 9/11, great place, great people and would go back in a minute and I'm not saying Oman is any different than Bahrain. But saying Oman is no different than any other country is ludicrous, most other countries don't border a known terrorist country and unlike Saudi Arabia, there is no compound, you live on the economy, you will be driving almost two hours to Muscat if you decide to stay there. True common sense usually prevails, but the LM guy who got assassinated in Saudi was there for 17 years, 17 years can you imagine his IN with the locals? He still got burned so to speak.
Bottom line is this, if you do need a job desperatley, knock yourself out, not this crew dog, I look terrible in orange while blindfolded, LOL.

I work in Oman, have done for the last 7 years and you could not be more wrong. The place has minimal to no terrorist activity, is well run and has a stable and Western friendly government. I am an Australian ex-RAAF Hornet fixer who now works on Jaguar Strike aircraft.

Yes you have to be sensitive to the local view of life, but if you dothat, wind your neck in and do your job then you will get on fine.

Cheers

Tony

Just to expand as my last post was written before I headed off to work this morning.

As far as Gulf Countries go, Oman is one of the most liberal that you can live or work in. We have a bar in the mess here that has freely available legal alcohol at fairly reasonable prices. If you came here to work on the RAFO F-16's, which enter service in late September, you would be based here at Thumrait in southern Oman with us.

We are located 60 miles north East of the nearest big city, Salalah, though big is a relative term. Civilization comes slowly to Salalah, though it does have a Pizza Hut and Kentucky Fried Chicken, just don't expect bacon on your burgers or pizza!

We are 600 miles south of the Capital and main port of entry Muscat, though RAFO provides transport by air to Thumrait. Cars here are left hand drive, mostly Japanese and Korean imports. Electronic goods are fairly up to date and of reasonable price, the base has a satellite TV system with about 60-80 channels.

There are many challenges to living and working here, but I have enjoyed it for 7 years now. Wives are welcome and safe here, mine has been out four times and lived here for 9 months. Thumrait the base is still in the very early throes of setting up to recieve the F-16, being right now a Jaguar base and set to remain so for a fair while yet.

All I can say is that I am sure that anyone who comes here will feel challenged, frustrated and welcomed. If you do decide to come here, look me up and the first several beers will be on me.

Any questions?

Cheers

Tony

Newbie Joined: Jul 08, 2005 Posts: 5 Status: Offline

Happy_Gilmore wrote:

Comparing the UAE and Oman is like comparing apples and oranges, the UAE doesn't border Yeman. I've spent a lot of time in Bahrain and was there on 9/11, great place, great people and would go back in a minute and I'm not saying Oman is any different than Bahrain. But saying Oman is no different than any other country is ludicrous, most other countries don't border a known terrorist country and unlike Saudi Arabia, there is no compound, you live on the economy, you will be driving almost two hours to Muscat if you decide to stay there. True common sense usually prevails, but the LM guy who got assassinated in Saudi was there for 17 years, 17 years can you imagine his IN with the locals? He still got burned so to speak.
Bottom line is this, if you do need a job desperatley, knock yourself out, not this crew dog, I look terrible in orange while blindfolded, LOL.

Hey Happy,

I didn't say that ALL countries are the same. Reread my posting again. As far as the guy in Saudi who got whacked, he was pulled over by a stolen police car that had the Taliban in it and they kidknapped him when they pulled him over.

Newbie Joined: Aug 13, 2005 Posts: 1 Status: Offline

YAIFW wrote:

Hey, If anyone is interested...

Lockheed has 18 positions open for F-16 mechanics in Oman. If you want to see the postings go to www.lmco.com and do a job search of overseas locations.

Are any of those 18 positions for weapons or armament shop?

Newbie Joined: Sep 02, 2005 Posts: 2 Status: Offline

Tony,
Looks Like I will be heading your way real soon. Any advise on what to arrive with? I am allocated 2 pieces of baggage. Is ADSL or other high speed internet access available on the base? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Chris

Good to hear it Chris. As you will be working out of a corner of our hangar initially just come and look me up when you arrive. Ask for Tony Densley. I am a Leading Hand Airframe/ Engines on Jaguars here.

First things first, there is currently no ADSL or High Speed internet on the base and very little in the country. Their is only one ISP, it is government owned and it does block any sites of "doubtfull" content.

To help you with what to bring it would help to know what they are arranging for accomodation for you guys. The on base rooms are pretty limited though they have some new accomodation that was just finished. Local temperatures range from 40 degrees C plus daytime to the mid 20's overnight but over the New year it is a lot cooler. Thumrait is about 1200 feet altitude so it is a dry heat.

The mess has a bar that serves beer and spirits, dress rules require shirts with collars and long pants after 6PM so have at least a couple with you. Food quality in the mess is fair. The nearest large city is Salalah that is 60 miles away over the mountains, it has reasonable shops, plus KFC and Pizza Hut. I have a car that I own so I go there at least once a week.

The base has a fairly extensive satellite TV system that works MOST of the time. If you have any sort of hobby to pass time, I would think about bringing at least the basics with you.

You have to be self reliant and be able to entertain yourself at times, but it is OK here most of the time. I have been here seven years so far and it hasn't killed me!

Cheers

Tony

Newbie Joined: Sep 26, 2005 Posts: 1 Status: Offline

Gentlemen, I have about a year left on my enlistment as a structural maintainer in the usaf. Is there a future for me in Oman? How is the salary? Please feel free to e-mail me at daytrader7@walla.com with any info or insight you may have about working in Oman UAE or Saudi. Thanks

Ryan

Newbie Joined: Nov 16, 2005 Posts: 6 Status: Offline

F-16 Avionics ?

I have been working on the F16 since 1993 ECM, ComNav, AttackAvionics and Flight Control. I'm still working on F16 for the Portuguese Air Force. So i'm almost 13 years of F16.... Since 2000 i've been working with MLUs. I have a certificate from Lockheed Martin for OCUs&MLUs for Avionics. Right now i'm envolved with MLU modification and flight line Op-checks and software loading. Extreme experienced in boresight, MBFI-II matrix fault isolation and EDNA software loading and program, Night vision googles and Helmet Mounting-CS. Data link, EWMS, SMS.... and so on. Right now i'm growing my experience on the newest POD- Pantera.

I'm 36, DO I FIT ?

Thanks

Newbie Joined: Mar 19, 2006 Posts: 1 Status: Offline

Hi Tony, have u any info on vacancies available at the moment,out there for us Brits on Jag or Hawk.I worked in Saudi on the Tornado PDM project with Alsalam ,i was there when all the trouble broke out in Riyadh,left in Oct 2004,i was there for over 5 years.I have been reading your posts on your insight on working and living in Oman, how would u compare it to Saudi.Hope to see a post from u soon thanks .

I would not recommend the F-16 jobs in Oman to anybody. The jobs are with Lockheed Martin and that job site is so screwed up right now the only way to fix it is to fire everyone and bring in an entirely new crew to make it work.

The pay is good and the benefits aren't too bad, but I don't believe it is worth it.

I have worked with LM on overseas jobs and a very close friend was working at the Oman site but quit do to too many problems. The problems go from the lowest qualified worker all the way up to the program manager who works out of Ft. Worth.

If at all possible I would suggest looking for F-16 work anywhere but Oman and even trying to avoid LM in general if you can, unless you are lazy, incompetent or both and no one else will hire you.

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