Flight Training Device Lead: Maintenance & Operations

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Shire of Wellington; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia is seeking an experienced Flight Training Device Lead to manage AIR5428 FTD/LE maintenance and operations at RAAF East Sale. You will drive maintenance programs, oversee configuration control and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role requires leadership across cross-functional teams, delivery of service levels, and the ability to work within government defence frameworks and security requirements. Australian citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in simulator and/or electronics-based operations and maintenance.
• Proven ability to implement structured operational plans to meet maintenance, operational and quality objectives.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and team development capability within maintenance environments.

Responsibilities

• Executing Maintenance Manager delegation under the LMA Maintenance Support Policy
• Ensuring maintenance activities and approved modifications comply with technical documentation/directives
• Managing MCAM requirements, training, assessments and qualification records
• Coordinating recruitment, training, performance management, work allocation and disciplinary actions
• Maintaining a safe, organised and compliant workplace in line with WHS policy
• Applying asset management principles to maintain approved FTD/LE configuration
• Overseeing subcontracted maintenance activities to ensure compliance with procedures and qualified personnel requirements

Skills

Simulator operations

Maintenance management

Leadership & mentoring

Stakeholder management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lockheed Martin Australia is seeking an experienced Flight Training Device Lead to manage AIR5428 FTD/LE maintenance and operations at RAAF East Sale. You will drive maintenance programs, oversee configuration control and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role requires leadership across cross-functional teams, delivery of service levels, and the ability to work within government defence frameworks and security requirements. Australian citizenship is required.