F35 Training Operations Manager / Kleine Brogel / Belgium

About the role

The selected candidate will manage and execute daily F-35 training operations team activities, support Belgium Air Force (BAF) military pilots to maintain qualification levels using Full Mission Simulators (FMSims) and other F-35 Pilot Training Devices (PTDs), and assist to execute customer-approved pilot training syllabi, upgrades, and tactics training.

Responsibilities

• Build, coordinate and schedule daily training related activities and manage all permanent party and visiting RMS personnel.
• Manage personnel hiring actions, logistical coordination for base access and badging (IVRs), Visit Access Requests (VARs), SOU U/SOU C access, lodging, and site integration.
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly coordination with the BAF to merge training priorities into a coherent, executable schedule to support customer needs and ensure contract obligations are fulfilled.
• Oversee continuous training (CT) and formal syllabi course preparation, including Scenario Generation development for all training missions, briefing guides updates, and that other instructional materials are converted to BAF standards.
• Cook up and coordinate with BAF Training and Standardization & Evaluation personnel to ensure proper training flow and execution of customer training programs, including syllabus adherence, instructor availability, and grade sheet completion.
• Manage and assist in the maintenance and advancement of the site’s training devices, including courseware and IT equipment arrival and integration, hardware and software installs, configuration management, audits and related activities, as directed by the RMS Enterprise team.
• Provide performance feedback and discuss career goals and development with employees. Assist in preparing training and maintenance schedules, maintain personnel training records, and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
• Evaluate and track students from course start through graduation. Work closely with other Lockheed Martin team members at additional training sites to meet F-35 schoolhouse and continuation-training objectives.
• Support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs, and policies as directed.
• Provide the designated customer representative a proposed "30-90- day" plan for PTD utilization, including scheduled maintenance downtime, for approval.
• Sortie Completion & Readiness Reporting (SCAR) - Submit accurate daily and weekly training and device information in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Must have an active secret clearance with final adjudication within the last five years, and be able to qualify for, acquire, and hold a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Flight time in fourth and/or fifth generation fighter aircraft.
• In-depth knowledge of military publications and an understanding of fourth and/or fifth generation aircraft training operations.
• Prior experience in delivering military pilot academics and simulator training, and be familiar with current instructional techniques and delivery methods.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders from varied backgrounds.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent leadership traits, strong oral & written communication abilities, solid ability to organize, and a high desire to provide customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and extensive professional experience in managing operations personnel supporting customer mission readiness at dedicated training and operational installations.
• Experience in evaluating personnel's performance and in completing performance appraisals.

Skills

• Use of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Four year degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with the assignment.

Benefits

• Deployment and continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the OJT required at Lockheed Martin’s training locations prior to the international assignment.
• OCONUS Locale: Kleine Brogel is a tranquil village in the Flemish Region of Belgium, just 15 km from Brussels Airport and about 25 km from the capital. Its strategic location provides an easy commute to Brussels’ international business hub, NATO headquarters, and a network of aerospace and defense companies, while the village itself offers a lower cost of living, spacious housing, and a safe, family-friendly environment.

Pay

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Schedule

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