Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor - F35 Program (DFC)

Basic Qualifications

• Fighter Aircraft Maintenance experience (F-35, F-22, F-15, F-16, F-18, etc.)
• Avtion Leadership experience
• Experience in modification and/or test of aircraft and associated systems
• Experience with Aircraft Ground Operations Procedures and Aviation Safety

Job Description

We are Lockheed Martin. Our products play an important role in the national security of the United States and more than 70 other countries, ensuring peace and stability around the world. Highly trained and specialized personnel and facilities are key to the company's unrivaled success in the aeronautics industry.

Our workforce of more than 30,000 has pre-eminent expertise in advanced aircraft design and production, modification and support, stealth technology and systems integration.

F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor assigned to NAS Patuxent River’s F-35 Integrated Test Force (ITF). Provides full spectrum leadership to the ITF’s Flight Test Maintenance department represented personnel deployed to NAS Patuxent River. Provides close coordination directly with the ITF’s Maintenance Managers for all maintenance activities associated with the leadership and management of personnel and resources.

• Delivers detailed aircraft maintenance planning for F-35 aircraft and support equipment.
• Manages general services, repairs, and overhauls of F-35 aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure that aircraft are in good mechanical condition and safe for flight.
• Ensures good housekeeping and safety practices are enforced for the Development Foundation Contract (DFC).
• Directs periodic inspections and general repairs or modifications requiring replacement and assembly of parts.
• Provides technical assistance as required.
• Creates and assign work-orders in the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS).
• Assists in signing the aircraft exceptional release off and verifying aircraft are safe for flight.

Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry for short distances.

Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Must be deployable to US Naval vessels and throughout the continental US. Must be flexible to support 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts and weekend duty.

Selected candidate will be integral to test planning and coordination with Test Operations, Flight Operations, Air Vehicle Engineering, Logistics, Safety, Quality & Mission Success, GFR/Aviation Performance Team and NAS Patuxent River base agencies.

What’s In It For You

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401k, Paid time off, Work/life balance, Career development, Mentorship opportunities, Rewards & recognition

Desired Skills

• F-35 aircraft maintenance experience preferred
• Quality Assurance experience
• Flight Test experience
• Experience managing in a Union environment
• Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) experience
• Flight line and intermediate aircraft maintenance experience

Other Important Information

• Ability to work remotely
• Onsite
• Full-time