Maintenance Manager, F-35 - Level 4

About the role

The Aircraft Maintenance Associate Manager leads and manages the Interim Contractor Support (ICS) maintenance team supporting F-35 operations at Ghedi Air Base, Italy. This position provides direct leadership, establishes maintenance priorities, and serves as the primary interface with Italian Air Force squadron leadership regarding F-35 maintenance requirements and production matters.

Responsibilities

• Directs the ICS maintenance team in alignment with daily maintenance objectives
• Integrates closely with Italian Air Force leadership
• Advises on maintenance priorities and operational impacts
• Oversees all ICS activities, including over-the-shoulder support, On-the-Job Training, and Lockheed Martin touch-labor efforts in support of the customer’s maintenance organization
• Manages personnel actions such as recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluations, work assignments, salary decisions, and recognition or disciplinary measures
• Determines repair feasibility through review of manufacturer maintenance manuals
• Provides guidance to an hourly workforce in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Directs inspections, repairs, and modifications
• Ensures full compliance with all contracted customer support obligations
• Supports Temporary Duty Assignments (TDYs) including travel to hazardous locations when necessary
• Works any assigned shift—weekends included—to meet customer requirements

Qualifications

• Fighter Aircraft Maintenance Experience (F-35, F-22, F-15, F-16, or F-18)
• Aviation Maintenance Leadership Experience
• Flight Line and Intermediate Maintenance Experience
• Experience in Modification and Test of Aircraft and Associated Systems
• Experience with Aircraft Ground Operations Procedures and Aviation Safety
• Active Secret security clearance

Benefits

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here: LM_Benefits.html.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $104,900.00 - $194,700.00