General Manager, Aerospace & Rotorcraft Operations (Australia)

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Nelligen; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Sikorsky Aircraft Australia Limited (SAAL), a Lockheed Martin company, seeks a General Manager to lead the SAAL portfolio, drive growth, performance and digital transformation in NSW. Based in the Shoalhaven region, the GM reports to the executive team and partners with customers and suppliers.

You will set strategy, oversee MRO and logistics, deliver cost, schedule and technical performance, and advance capability development while fostering a culture of trust and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a portfolio of large development, production, or sustainment programs ($500M+).
• Tertiary qualification in a related discipline.
• EASA, DASA and CASA qualifications for Accountable Manager role.
• Strong EVMS understanding.
• Proven ability to build effective customer relationships.
• Strategic growth strategy execution.
• Strong risk and opportunity management.
• Experience applying AI prompting to operations.

Responsibilities

• Set SAAL portfolio growth strategy and drive program performance.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives.
• Deliver on financial commitments.
• Maintain a culture of belonging, trust and transparency.
• Direct SAAL MRO and Logistics Operational Excellence.
• Support new business capture activities.

Skills

Strategic portfolio management

EVMS (Earned Value Management)

Customer relationship management

Risk and opportunity management

AI prompting for role

Education

Related discipline qualification

Aviation safety certifications (EASA/DASA/CASA)

Job description

Sikorsky Aircraft Australia Limited (SAAL), a Lockheed Martin company, seeks a General Manager to lead the SAAL portfolio, drive growth, performance and digital transformation in NSW. Based in the Shoalhaven region, the GM reports to the executive team and partners with customers and suppliers.

You will set strategy, oversee MRO and logistics, deliver cost, schedule and technical performance, and advance capability development while fostering a culture of trust and inclusion.