On-Site F-35 Systems & Field Operations Manager

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment seeks a Site Manager to oversee all on-site F-35 contractor support operations at Komatsu AB, Japan. You will be the primary customer liaison to JASDF leadership and report to the AFS Field Operations Regional Manager, coordinating with the Sustainment Program Manager on PBL requirements.

The role demands a United States citizen with an active Secret clearance, willingness to travel, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams including ALIS and

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of aircraft maintenance, operations or supply experience.
• Demonstrated strong team and strategic leadership skills with clear communications.
• Experience coaching teams and driving performance improvements.
• Experience managing aircraft, product and systems engineering support.
• Working knowledge of aircraft operations in aviation environments.
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
• Active Secret security clearance and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer system needs and respond to proposals; perform feasibility and performance studies.
• Coordinate recruitment, selection, training, performance assessments, and salary actions.
• Oversee post-installation support and provide technical consulting to customers.
• Be single-point of contact for on-site F-35 contractor operations at Komatsu AB, Japan.
• Report to Field Operations Regional Manager and coordinate with Sustainment Program Manager on PBL requirements.
• Manage on-site contractor resources within budgets and grow team capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and staffing requirements; advise on priorities.

Skills

Team leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Aircraft operations knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Active Secret security clearance

Tools

ALIS

ICS maintenance

Job description

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment seeks a Site Manager to oversee all on-site F-35 contractor support operations at Komatsu AB, Japan. You will be the primary customer liaison to JASDF leadership and report to the AFS Field Operations Regional Manager, coordinating with the Sustainment Program Manager on PBL requirements.

The role demands a United States citizen with an active Secret clearance, willingness to travel, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams including ALIS and