F-35 Maintenance Manager

Lockheed Martin; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Manager to lead critical operations at a flight test site. This role requires extensive management experience in a high-tempo environment, overseeing flight test operations, and coordinating a diverse team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in aircraft modifications and project management, with excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with various stakeholders. Join a company that values work-life balance and offers numerous benefits, including career development and mentorship opportunities, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about aerospace and defense.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

401k

Paid time off

Work/life balance

Career development

Mentorship opportunities

Rewards & recognition

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in managing flight test or operational maintenance.
• Experience with aircraft modifications and project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction for flight line operations and manage maintenance activities.
• Coordinate efforts of the team and oversee performance appraisals.

Skills

Flight Test Management

Project Management

Logistics Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

F-35 Maintenance Manager | Lockheed Martin

We are Lockheed Martin. Our products play an important role in the national security of the United States and more than 70 other countries, ensuring peace and stability around the world. Highly trained and specialized personnel and facilities are key to the company's unrivaled success in the aeronautics industry. Our workforce of more than 25,000 has pre-eminent expertise in advanced aircraft design and production, modification and support, stealth technology and systems integration.

Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment team as an F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Manager for our Edwards Air Force Base flight test site. This position will provide direction to the F-35 Integrated Test Force on second shift.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Position requires extensive (at least 15 years) professional experience in managing flight test or high tempo operational maintenance and logistics environment.
2. Experienced with managing extensive aircraft modifications: Planning, Scheduling, Execution and closeout—to include Hardware and Software modifications and checkouts.
3. Experience in areas of creating and executing project, cost, schedule and risk management.
4. Experience with flight test operations.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical direction and oversight of daily flight line operations; interaction with Ops personnel, Ops schedulers, Ground Ops, Air Vehicle Systems and Material Review Board Engineers, Quality Engineering, Air Vehicle Managers and Air Force Production Superintendent(s) and organization leadership.
2. Coordinate and integrate efforts of the "purple" (Air Force, Lockheed, Government Civilians and Government Contractors) team as well as Admin tasks such as performance appraisals, timekeeping, staffing & disciplinary actions for both salaried and hourly personnel.
3. Scope of responsibilities includes detailed planning, requirements management, risk management, and flight test maintenance operations management. Oversee and direct maintenance activities associated with the management of flight test operations.

Desired Skills:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
2. Broad military aircraft support background and advanced interpersonal and communication skills to be effective in a high tempo flight test environment.
3. Ability to effectively communicate with Customers, team partner companies, and local base authorities critical for success.
4. Prior United States Air Force or civilian equivalent operational maintenance & logistics experience highly desirable; specifically, organizational, and intermediate maintenance.
5. Experience with Earned Value Management a plus.
6. Experience creating and maintaining schedules within Microsoft Project a plus.

Security Clearance Information:

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Work Schedule Information:

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five-day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

What’s In It For You:

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

1. Medical
2. Dental
3. 401k
4. Paid time off
5. Work/life balance
6. Career development
7. Mentorship opportunities
8. Rewards & recognition

EEO: Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.