Aerospace Field Operations & Systems Engineering Manager

Lockheed Martin; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Marietta, GA seeks a Field Operations Manager for AMMM to lead 10-15 direct employees in maintenance, operations, and support of C-130, C-5, and P-3 aircraft, covering business capture and proposal operations.

The role emphasizes EVM-based cost/schedule management, field site integration, fleet management performance, and customer engagement. Travel ~10% annually; Top Secret clearance required or ability to obtain.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of aircraft operations/maintenance/sustainment experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with senior management within LM and operations communities.
• Working knowledge of flight line operations in an operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of Air Force or US Military maintenance and operations.
• In-depth knowledge of managing cost and schedule using EVM or similar budget system.
• Experience in capture and proposal development including BOE development.
• Experience in contracts and requirements decomposition.
• Experience collaborating with Supply Chain Management and Export Compliance for third-party field personnel.
• Understanding of Contractor Field Teams and Maintenance Team deployment/execution.
• Understanding of Aircraft Maintenance and Availability Metrics.
• Requires Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification of customer system needs and respond to proposals.
• Perform feasibility and performance studies, including benchmarking and capacity planning.
• Develop system configurations and installation planning recommendations.
• Coordinate subordinate recruitment, selection, training, and performance assessments.
• Oversee post-installation responsibilities including technical consulting and solutions.

Skills

Aircraft operations

Maintenance planning

Cost/Schedule management

Earned Value

Proposal development

Security clearance

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Marietta, GA seeks a Field Operations Manager for AMMM to lead 10-15 direct employees in maintenance, operations, and support of C-130, C-5, and P-3 aircraft, covering business capture and proposal operations.

The role emphasizes EVM-based cost/schedule management, field site integration, fleet management performance, and customer engagement. Travel ~10% annually; Top Secret clearance required or ability to obtain.