F35 Training Operations Manager / Swidwin / Poland Job Details

Job Description

Job Title: F35 Training Operations Manager / Swidwin / Poland

Posting Start Date: 8/14/26

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Training Operations Manager (TOM) to support and lead F 35 training operations in Swidwin, Poland.

The selected candidate will manage and execute daily F 35 training operations team activities, support Polish Air Force (PAF) military pilots to maintain qualification levels using Full Mission Simulators (F Sim) and other F 35 Pilot Training Devices (PTDs), and assist in executing customer approved pilot training syllabi, upgrades, and tactics training. The instructor will operate the Instructor Operating Station (IOS) and be an F 35 Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting pilot training and tactics development, as well as recommendations for courseware updates.
The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin team at dedicated training sites to fulfill F 35 training and continuation training objectives. They will also implement and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs, and policies, as directed. The candidate must maintain a Secret level security clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access. They must also possess an appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.
Primary duties include
• Build, coordinate and schedule daily training related activities and manage all permanent party and visiting RMS personnel.
• Manage personnel hiring actions, logistical coordination for base access and badging (IVRs), Visit Access Requests (VARs), SOU U/SOU C access, lodging, and site integration.
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly coordination with the PAF to merge training priorities into a coherent, executable schedule to support customer needs and ensure contract obligations are fulfilled.
• Oversee continuous training (CT) and formal syllabi course preparation, including Scenario Generation development for all training missions, briefing guide updates, and conversion of instructional materials to PAF standards.
• Coordinate with PAF Training and Standardization & Evaluation personnel to ensure proper training flow and execution of customer training programs, including syllabus adherence, instructor availability, and grade sheet completion.
• Manage and assist in the maintenance and advancement of the site’s training devices, including courseware and IT equipment arrival and integration, hardware and software installs, configuration management, audits and related activities, as directed by the RMS Enterprise team.
Additional duties
• Employee engagement: Provide performance feedback to employees and engage with them on career goals and development.
• Assist in the preparation of training and maintenance schedules, compliance of personnel training records, and adherence to enterprise standards.
• Evaluate and monitor students’ performance from course start through graduation.
• Work closely with other Lockheed Martin team members at additional training sites to fulfill F 35 schoolhouse and continuation training objectives.
The job may require a flexible work schedule to provide coverage for on site customer requirements.
Additional Responsibilities
• Customer coordination with scheduling (operations and maintenance): Provide the designated customer representative with a proposed “30 90 day” plan for approval of PTD utilization, including scheduled maintenance downtime.
• Sortie Completion and Readiness Reporting (SCAR): Accurate and timely submission of daily and weekly training and device information.

Basic Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with final adjudication within the last five years, and ability to qualify for, acquire, and hold a SAP clearance.
• Flight time in fourth and/or fifth generation fighter aircraft.
• In depth knowledge of military publications and understanding of fourth and/or fifth generation aircraft training operations.
• Prior experience delivering military pilot academics and simulator training; familiarity with current instructional techniques and delivery methods.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams and stakeholders from varied backgrounds.
• Outstanding interpersonal, leadership, oral & written communication, and organizational skills; strong customer service focus.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing operations personnel supporting customer mission readiness at dedicated training and operational installations.
• Alignment with Lockheed Martin core values and Full Spectrum Leadership imperatives.
• Experience evaluating personnel performance and completing performance appraisals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Four year degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with the assignment.
• Selected applicant may be required to work rotating shifts, and work in excess of 40 hours.

Desired Skills

• Experience interfacing with senior ranking military customer representatives.
• Experience with F 35 pilot training curriculum.
• Familiarity with F 35 program requirements and system knowledge.
• F 35 Full Mission Simulator experience.
• Familiarity with the F 35 ALIS program.
• Current possession of F 35 Program special access.
• 1,000+ hours fighter flight time in fourth and/or fifth generation fighter aircraft.
• Prior experience as an F 35 Contractor Instructor Pilot (CIP) or F 35 Pilot SME.
• Previous experience with the Polish Air Force customer.
• Familiarity with Polish flight rules, procedures, and operations.

OCONUS Locale: Swidwin is a small town in northwest Poland, situated close to the German border and approximately 60 miles east of Szczecin, Poland, and 160 miles from Berlin, Germany. It provides easy access to major transport routes and a growing aerospace/defense cluster, while offering a lower cost of living than larger Polish cities. Residents enjoy modern infrastructure, a multilingual setting (Polish, English, German), rich cultural heritage, and ample outdoor recreation—making it an appealing base for professionals seeking a balanced work life environment in Central Europe.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00

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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.