Standard Job Description
What You Will Be Doing:
Manages the identification of customer's system needs and responds to requests for proposals; performs feasibility and performance studies, including benchmarking, capacity planning, etc.; develops appropriate systems recommendations to meet customer needs, including system configurations, installation planning, etc.; prepares and presents technical product information to customers. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees post-installation and implementation responsibilities including technical consulting to customers and providing solutions to software problems.
Lead Globally. Inspire People. Deliver Mission Readiness.
Lockheed Martin seeks a forward-thinking leader for Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) as Field Operations Regional Lead. Reporting to the AFS Field Operations Director, this role provides strategic and operational leadership across global field locations supporting critical military aviation platforms (F-35, F-22).
Key Responsibilities
- Global Operational Excellence: Oversee dispersed sustainment operations, partner with site leaders and stakeholders, enforce performance expectations, monitor readiness (staffing, safety, cost, schedule), anticipate global challenges, and champion standardization/continuous improvement.
- People Leadership: Coach site leadership teams, foster a valued/accountable culture, develop talent through mentoring/succession planning, attract/retain skilled workforce, promote engagement, and recognize achievements.
- Strategic Alignment & Customer Partner: Partner with senior leadership and customers, translate enterprise priorities into regional strategies, maintain military/customer relationships, coordinate with Global Fleet Support, and represent AFS in leadership engagements.
- Performance, Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Leverage data/performance indicators to drive efficiency and affordability, support disciplined execution via reporting/risk management, enable new activations/transitions, and encourage innovative solutions for long-term mission effectiveness.
This role demands strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to influence across a complex global organization to deliver mission-readiness sustainment worldwide.
What’s In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, <a href=https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/working-here#benefits>Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.</a>
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.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or 15 years of equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 15 years of aircraft operations and/or maintenance experience, including at least 10 years supporting fighter aircraft operations or maintenance.
- Demonstrated leadership experience within military aviation maintenance, sustainment, or operational environments.
- Experience leading diverse teams and influencing outcomes across multiple organizational levels.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and communicate effectively with senior management and military operational leadership.
- Working knowledge of fifth-generation aircraft maintenance and operational requirements.
- Understanding of cost and schedule management principles, including Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a final U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance prior to starting the position.
Desired Skills
- Broad military aviation sustainment background, including organizational and intermediate-level maintenance operations.
- Experience leading geographically dispersed or multi-site organizations.
- Demonstrated success in developing leaders, strengthening employee engagement, and driving organizational performance.
- Experience supporting F-35, F-22, or other advanced military aviation platforms.
- Familiarity with fifth-generation aircraft logistics, maintenance information systems, technical publications, and low-observable sustainment requirements.
- Experience with Interim Contractor Support (ICS), aircraft modification programs, or retrofit management.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with military customers, industry partners, and installation leadership.
- Experience developing and implementing performance metrics, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational execution strategies.
- Strong executive communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $158700.00 - $294700.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.