Flight Completion Supv - L3

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4x10 work schedule

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics seeks an experienced FACO Supervisor to lead the Final Assembly & Check Out of Block 70 F-16 aircraft. You will oversee a skilled team, ensure adherence to safety standards, and drive timely execution of production plans in a highly regulated aerospace environment.

You will coordinate resources, mentor technicians, and engage with stakeholders to maintain quality and on-time delivery while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Aircraft maintenance experience is required.
• Associate degree or 6 years verifiable leadership experience.
• Experience leading a team to meet critical schedules and resolve time-sensitive issues.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Ability to adapt to management operating systems.
• Experience with business metrics (cost, schedule, quality).

Responsibilities

• Supervise specific aircraft manufacturing areas, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and company policies.
• Set priorities and allocate resources to support production schedules with quality and cost control.
• Lead Aircraft technicians, perform regular performance evaluations, and foster teamwork and high performance.
• Serve as primary contact for internal and external stakeholders, addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives across functional areas.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Blueprint reading

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or 6 years leadership experience

Job description

Standard Job Description Supervises the interior completion of aircraft to include sub-assemblies, avionics, mechanics, and aircraft production sites. Ensures customer, engineering, and FAA specifications and regulations are met. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

Supervises the interior completion of aircraft to include sub-assemblies, avionics, mechanics, and aircraft production sites. Ensures customer, engineering, and FAA specifications and regulations are met. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

What You Will Be Doing

As a FACO Supervisor at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, you'll lead a skilled team responsible for the Final Assembly & Check Out of Block 70 F-16 Aircraft. Leveraging your expertise in aerospace manufacturing and maintenance methodologies, you'll ensure the safe and efficient operation of the FACO build area. With a focus on adherence to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence, you'll play a crucial role in upholding our commitment to delivering high-quality aerospace solutions. Join us and be part of a team driving innovation and shaping the future of aviation.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise specific aircraft manufacturing areas, ensuring strict adherence to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Strategically set priorities and effectively allocate resources to support production schedules, emphasizing quality, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to timelines/schedules.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of skilled Aircraft technicians, conducting regular performance evaluations, identifying development opportunities, and fostering a culture of teamwork and high performance.
• Act as a primary point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, addressing their inquiries, needs, and concerns in a timely, professional, and customer-focused manner.
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives across functional areas, leveraging best practices, innovative solutions, and lessons learned to enhance overall performance and productivity.

What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. This position is 100% onsite with some overtime in-week and/or weekends required.

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.

Who You Are

As an ideal candidate for this role, you are an experienced leader in aerospace manufacturing or a related field, prioritizing safety, quality, and operational excellence. You excel in communication, building positive relationships, and fostering a collaborative work culture. As a proactive problem solver, you drive continuous improvement and adapt easily to dynamic environments. Your attention to detail ensures accuracy in all aspects of your work.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

• Aircraft Maintenance Experience
• Candidate must have Associate degree or 6 years verifiable Leadership experience.
• Experience leading a team to meet critical schedules, resolve complex and/or time sensitive technical or operational issues.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Ability to adapt to managment operating systems to evolve yourself and the team.
• Experience with business metrics (cost, schedule, and/or quality)

Desired Skills

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and publications.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for use at all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact at all levels.
• Operate in a team environment with accountability, sense of urgency, and resolve.
• Demonstrated skills with lean manufacturing techniques.
• Well-rounded knowledge of Quality systems.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Manufacturing/productions methodologies & Aircraft maintenance techniques.
• BA degree or equivalent experience/combined education in related field of study.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00

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, and 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.