Senior Field Systems Lead - F-35 Support (Japan)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Education assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation seeks an experienced Site Manager for the Komatsu Air Base, Japan, overseeing all on-site F-35 contractor support operations. You will act as the primary liaison to JASDF leadership and manage a high-tempo field sustainment team.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive aircraft maintenance/supply experience, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across multinational stakeholders. SOFA benefits and overseas duties are involved.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of aircraft maintenance, operations or supply professional experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to lead teams.
• Experience coaching teams to improve performance and growth.
• Experience managing aircraft, product and systems engineering support.
• Knowledge of aviation/aeronautical operations environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee identification of customer system needs and respond to RFPs; conduct feasibility and performance studies.
• Coordinate recruitment, training, performance assessment, and staffing for on-site team.
• Provide technical consulting and solutions for software problems and post-installation support.
• Maintain liaison with JASDF leadership and manage program priorities on site.

Skills

Team leadership

Verbal and written communication

Project coordination

Customer liaison

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ALIS

ICS

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation seeks an experienced Site Manager for the Komatsu Air Base, Japan, overseeing all on-site F-35 contractor support operations. You will act as the primary liaison to JASDF leadership and manage a high-tempo field sustainment team.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive aircraft maintenance/supply experience, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across multinational stakeholders. SOFA benefits and overseas duties are involved.