Standard Job Description
Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics team at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona to lead the Aircraft Maintenance Training Team supporting F-35 Maintenance activities across the full spectrum of Field Operations at various F-35 operating locations both inside the US and internationally. Our team is responsible for overseeing a team of on-the-job trainers at various locations to ensure the timeliness of curriculum development and lesson plan reviews.
What You Will Be Doing
Responsibilities include:
• Ensuring all meet/exceed DCMA 8210.1C and applicable service guidance for all variants of the F-35 aircraft.
• Works directly with Military, Lockheed Martin and foreign partners to ensure all maintenance training is kept up to date in accordance with all applicable directives.
• Manages general services, repairs, and overhauls of aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure that aircraft are in good mechanical condition and safe for flight.
• Creates and assigns work-orders in the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) and accomplishes aircraft safety of flight releases as required.
• Supervise multiple maintenance disciplines in an integrated workforce environment that consists of Military, Government Civil Service, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Pratt and Whitney, General Electric and BAE systems employees.
• Ensure workforce follows appropriate technical instructions, Air Force Instruction 21-101, and local operating instructions.
• Advises management status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.
• Ensures Good House keeping and Safety practices are enforced. An FAA aircraft and engine mechanic license is desirable.
Who You Are:
You approach challenges with a strategic mindset, adept at analyzing complex problems and developing innovative solutions that drive operational excellence.
You prioritize the growth of your team by identifying skill gaps and implementing tailored development plans to enhance individual and collective capabilities.
You adapt your leadership approach to meet the needs of your team, providing support while allowing space for creativity and independent problem-solving.
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.
Further Information About This Opportunity
Security Clearance: Must be a United States Citizen. Must possess at minimum an Interim Secret Security Clearance and be able to obtain a Final Secret Security Clearance.
Basic Qualifications
The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:
• Minimum of 4 years of F-35 maintenance experience with thorough understanding of Fighter Aircraft Systems and Operation.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in an aircraft maintenance leadership role
• At least 4 years of the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) experience.
• Must have working level of knowledge of programs such as; Aircraft Scheduling/Records Management, Job/Maintenance Control, Configuration Control, Maintenance Information System, Tool and FOD, Training, Safety, Security, Hazardous Waste Management, and Supply Chain Management.
• Experience evaluating, interpreting and enforcing compliance with technical data, environmental and safety directives, and other maintenance procedures.
• Must possess at minimum an Interim Secret
Desired Skills
The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the others:
• Knowledge and understanding of USAF AFI 21-101
• Knowledge and understanding of NAVAIR 4790
• Knowledge and understanding of DCMA 8210
• Strong verbal and written communications skills for coordinating with Field Service Engineers (FSEs) and Maintenance Managers on schedules, aircraft status and issues as they occur.
• Ability to lead diverse workforce
• Proficient in the use Microsoft Office products
• Ability to develop and present formal briefings and presentations.
• *Aero Instructor to include: *Engine Ground Operations, *FLSC (Flexible Liner Shape Charge and *Weapons
• Certification on F-35 Ejection Seat, Engine, and IPP Removal and Installation.
• Experience in F-35 Support Equipment (SE) training procedures and pre-operational cards to ensure safe/proper maintenance practices for Specific SE.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $89100.00 - $165500.00
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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.