Senior Manager, Aerospace Field Sustainment Training

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 159,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Greenville, SC is seeking an experienced Senior Training Manager to lead sustainment training and workforce development across multiple aircraft platforms. The role governs training standards and directs strategic initiatives for domestic and international operations, including Fort Worth, TX assignments.

Responsibilities include establishing training standards, developing strategic training plans, and leading leaders to ensure readiness and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Education, Aviation Maintenance, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 12+ years in aerospace/defense or military aviation with training/workforce development experience.
• Experience leading multi-level organizations and improving performance.
• Experience overseeing technical training, workforce development, or complex operations.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally and obtain government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain common training standards across platforms and programs.
• Provide strategic direction for sustainment training managers and personnel.
• Develop long-term training strategies addressing gaps and future requirements.
• Create competency frameworks, instructor standards, and qualification processes.
• Direct workforce planning and resource allocation to meet operational needs.
• Ensure training programs meet contractual, regulatory, quality, and customer requirements.
• Communicate performance, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop leaders and foster professionalism and continuous learning.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Learning Management Systems

DCMA 8210.1

Air Force Instructions

Job description

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Greenville, SC is seeking an experienced Senior Training Manager to lead sustainment training and workforce development across multiple aircraft platforms. The role governs training standards and directs strategic initiatives for domestic and international operations, including Fort Worth, TX assignments.

Responsibilities include establishing training standards, developing strategic training plans, and leading leaders to ensure readiness and continuous improvement.