Description:Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment team as an Aircraft Maintenance Unit Associate Manager This position provides the direct management and leadership of an aircraft production team and sets maintenance priorities. Additionally this role will integrate with the host squadron’s leadership and advise host squadron of schedule requirement and production issues as they pertain to the F-35 aircraft at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Interfaces with Participant Maintenance Liaisons from F-35 Partner Nations and Foreign Military Sales Services.

• Supervises daily maintenance and flying operations including building work shift schedules.

• Attends daily maintenance and flight operations meetings as required.

• Reviews completed work orders and accomplishes Aircraft Safety of Flight Releases.

• Ensures workforce follows appropriate technical instructions, Air Force Instruction 21-101, and local operating instructions.

• Advises management of status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.

• Oversees Maintenance Activities and reviews Quality Assurance (QA) Reports to ensure quality aircraft maintenance.

• Performs Root Cause Analysis on QA findings and/or Aircraft Incidents to determine effective Corrective Actions.

• Must have at minimum an Interim Secret Clearance AND must be able to obtain and maintain a Final Secret Security Clearance.

• Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

• Candidates must be available to work all shifts dependent on mission requirements or customer needs.

• Must be able to perform short notice travel for business, Temporary Duty (TDY), and extended TDY to support program, mission or customer requirements.

• Candidate must be able to deploy to various locations for recovery, launch and repair of aircraft. Candidate may be required to work across multiple F35 Aircraft Maintenance Units as per mission requirements.

Who You Are:

You thrive in cross-functional environments, actively engaging with colleagues from various departments to foster collaboration and achieve shared goals.

You excel in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple priorities and maintaining focus under tight deadlines.

What’s In It For You:

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

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Basic Qualifications:

The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

• 10 years minimum fighter aircraft maintenance experience with a thorough understanding of Fighter Aircraft Systems and flight line operations.
• 8 years minimum experience as a supervisor/manager in an aircraft maintenance flight line environment.
• Experience coordinating with Field Service Representatives, and Maintenance Managers on schedules, aircraft status and issues as they occur.
• Experience coordinating at all levels throughout the USAF Wing structure to include Operations, Maintenance, and Logistics Support Managers
• Ability to lead a diverse workforce
• Ability to develop and present formal briefings and presentations to the workforce and to management.
• Experience with such programs as Aircraft Scheduling/Records Management, Job/Maintenance Control, Configuration Control, Maintenance Information System, Tool and FOD Control, Training, Safety, Security, Hazardous Waste Management or Supply Chain Management.

Desired Skills:

The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates:

• F-35 or Fifth generation aircraft maintenance experience
• Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) or Integrated Maintenance Information System (IMIS) experience
• Understanding of USAF Maintenance Practices/Instructions and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) 8210.1C Ground Operations requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of US Air Force Instruction 21-101
• Proficient using Microsoft Office products
• Ability to develop necessary maintenance plans and procedures.
• Ability to develop work schedules and assign tasks.
• Experience providing On-the-Job Training to other managers and/or maintainers as required.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
  Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
  Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

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. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
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: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work 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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First