Lead Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor - F-35 & ALIS

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 121,000; 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 Fort Smith, Arkansas, seeks an experienced aircraft maintenance professional to support FMS operations. The role involves leading maintenance activities, scheduling, and ensuring aircraft readiness for flight across 1st–3rd shifts, with potential TDYs and security clearance requirements.

Applicants should have 6+ years of fighter aircraft maintenance experience, including at least 1 year with the F-35, and strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate with field

Qualifications

• 6 years minimum aircraft maintenance experience with thorough understanding of Fighter Aircraft Systems and flight line operations.
• At least 1 year experience with F-35.
• Leadership experience in an aircraft maintenance environment.
• Experience with Aircraft Scheduling/Records Management, Job/Maintenance Control, Configuration Control, Maintenance Information System, Tool and FOD, Time Accounting, Training, Safety, Security, Hazardous Waste Management or Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

• Advise Manager of schedule requirements and production issues as they pertain to squadron aircraft.
• Release aircraft for flight (safe for flight or exceptional release).
• Manage general services, repairs, and overhauls to keep aircraft in airworthy condition.
• Create and assign work-orders in ALIS and perform safety of flight releases as required.
• Supervise multiple maintenance disciplines in an integrated workforce with LM employees and contractors.
• Ensure workforce follows 8210D and local operating instructions.
• Advise management on status of work, material availability, and production issues; ensure safety and housekeeping compliance.

Skills

F-35 maintenance

Fifth-gen aircraft

Leadership

ALIS/IMIS systems

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Scheduling records

Communication

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Fort Smith, Arkansas, seeks an experienced aircraft maintenance professional to support FMS operations. The role involves leading maintenance activities, scheduling, and ensuring aircraft readiness for flight across 1st–3rd shifts, with potential TDYs and security clearance requirements.

Applicants should have 6+ years of fighter aircraft maintenance experience, including at least 1 year with the F-35, and strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate with field