Aircraft Maintenance Field Team Manager, U-2 - Level 4

Lockheed Martin; Beale Township (PA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Incentive programs

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics invites applications for an Aircraft Maintenance Field Team Manager supporting the U-2 Aircraft Maintenance Teams at Beale Air Force Base, California. You will supervise maintenance production, set priorities, and provide technical guidance across multiple shifts and locations.

This role requires leadership across an integrated workforce, travel to various CONUS/OCONUS locations, and the ability to coordinate with DoD and partner teams while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of Leadership experience in an aircraft maintenance environment or 4 years working U-2 or fighter aircraft experience with thorough understanding of aircraft systems and flight line operations.
• Experience with programs such as Aircraft Scheduling/Records Management, Job/Maintenance Control, Configuration Control, Maintenance Information Systems, Tool and FOD.
• Experience reading blueprints and engineering drawings, understanding symbols and general notes.
• Must be able to manage multiple teams and lead in a dynamic, integrated workforce.

Responsibilities

• Supervise aircraft maintenance production from a schedule and cost perspective and provide technical assistance.
• Set maintenance priorities and coordinate with subcontractors and military personnel.
• Coordinate recruitment, selection, and training of subordinate staff and manage performance and safety.
• Oversee post-installation and implementation responsibilities including technical consulting and problem solving.
• Deploy to modify or repair aircraft across CONUS/OCONUS locations as needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Aircraft maintenance

Scheduling/Records

Job description

Standard Job Description

Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment team as an Aircraft Maintenance Field Team Manager, for the U-2 Aircraft Maintenance Teams located at Beale Air Force Base, California.

Standard Job Description

Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment team as an Aircraft Maintenance Field Team Manager, for the U-2 Aircraft Maintenance Teams located at Beale Air Force Base, California.

What You Will Be Doing

This position supervises aircraft maintenance production both from a schedule and cost perspective, provides technical assistance, and sets maintenance priorities. Some domestic and International travel is possible

Manages the identification of customer's system needs and responds to requests for proposals; performs feasibility and performance studies, including benchmarking, capacity planning, etc.; develops appropriate systems recommendations to meet customer needs, including system configurations, installation planning, etc.; prepares and presents technical product information to customers. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees post-installation and implementation responsibilities including technical consulting to customers and providing solutions to software problems.

Other Responsibilities Include

• Integrates with the host squadron, advises host squadron of schedule requirement and production issues as they pertain to squadron aircraft.


• Manages general services, repairs, and overhauls of aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure that modifications, inspections and repairs are accomplished per applicable engineering and technical data.


• Manages the overall automated system for inducted aircraft. Ensures, work-orders are created to support part requisition, configuration changes and electronic equipment Log updates.


• Will Manage multiple maintenance disciplines in an integrated workforce environment that consists of Military, Lockheed Martin, Program Partner Contractors and 3rd Party Touch Labor Contactor employees.


• Ensures workforce follows appropriate technical and DoD instructions.


• Advises Sr management on status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed. Ensures good housekeeping and safety practices are enforced.


• Considered candidates must be capable of working first (1st), second (2nd), or third (3rd) shift(s) dependent on customer needs.


• Candidate must be able to work in various CONUS/OCONUS locations and deploy to modify or repair aircraft from various locations.


• Security Clearance Required. Must have at minimum an Interim Secret Security Clearance AND must be able to obtain and maintain a Final Secret Security clearance. Must be a US Citizen.


• Military Base Access Required. Candidate must be able secure Base Access.


• Passport/Visa Required Candidate must be capable of keeping a current Passport to support overseas filed team assignments.


• Demonstrate LM values, demonstrate a positive mental attitude, promote cooperation and improved communication with Aircraft Maintenance & Support Engineering.

What’s In It For You

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of Leadership experience in an aircraft maintenance environment or 4 years working U-2 or fighter aircraft experience with thorough understanding of aircraft systems and flight line operations


• Experience with such programs as Aircraft Scheduling/Records Management, Job/Maintenance Control, Configuration Control, Maintenance Information Systems, Tool and FOD, Training, Safety, Security, Hazardous Waste Management or Supply Chain Management.


• Experience reading and interpreting written specifications, blueprints, engineering drawings, understanding symbols, flags and general notes.


• Experience with post-delivery aircraft modification, overhaul, and upgrade, in-service repair and inspection efforts.


• Must Be a Professional Leader with the ability to manage multiple teams.

Desired Skills

• F-16, F-35, F-22, F-15 or A-10 aircraft experience


• Experience coaching and developing Aircraft Maintenance, Upgrade and Overhaul (MUO) team members


• MOD and or L-Code experience


• Understanding of USAF maintenance practices


• Strong verbal and written communications skills for coordinating with Field Service Representatives, and Maintenance Managers on schedules, aircraft status and issues as they occur.


• Effective communication skills for coordination at all levels throughout maintenance structure to include Operations, Maintenance, and Logistics Support Managers


• Proficient in the use Microsoft Office products


• Ability to develop and present formal briefings and presentations.


• Ability to develop necessary maintenance plans and procedures.


• Ability to develop work schedules and assign tasks

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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


• 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.