Senior Aerospace Facilities & Operations Manager

Firehawk; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Dental and Vision Plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Work Schedule: 9/80

On-Site Perks: Snacks and refreshments

Professional Growth: mentorship and R

Job summary

Firehawk Aerospace in Lawton, OK is seeking an Operations Facilities Manager to oversee full-site operations including maintenance, utilities, safety, and contractor coordination. The role supports manufacturing, testing, R&D, and administrative functions at the Lawton site.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in facility operations within industrial, aerospace, or defense settings, strong leadership, and familiarity with OSHA/EHS standards. The position requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facility Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• 7+ years experience in facility operations, industrial maintenance, or site management (15 years combined preferred).
• Experience overseeing full-site operations in manufacturing, aerospace, or defense environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EH&S, NFPA, and facility regulatory standards.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage facility operations across the entire Lawton, OK site including manufacturing, test areas, and administrative spaces.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EHS, NFPA, ATF, environmental, and city/state regulatory requirements.
• Lead preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance programs for all facility systems.
• Oversee utilities including HVAC, compressed gases, power distribution, water systems, and high-hazard infrastructure.
• Manage site service contractors including electrical, mechanical, construction, and safety support teams.
• Plan and execute facility upgrades, expansions, and infrastructure improvements.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and safety teams to maintain site readiness.
• Oversee emergency response programs and site-level risk mitigation.
• Maintain facility documentation including inspections, regulatory reporting, permits, and safety logs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Contractor management

Regulatory compliance

Facilities operations

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/FM/OM or related)

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Firehawk Aerospace in Lawton, OK is seeking an Operations Facilities Manager to oversee full-site operations including maintenance, utilities, safety, and contractor coordination. The role supports manufacturing, testing, R&D, and administrative functions at the Lawton site.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in facility operations within industrial, aerospace, or defense settings, strong leadership, and familiarity with OSHA/EHS standards. The position requires U.S.