Airworthiness Manager - level 5

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Fort Worth, TX

65d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Manager of Fighter Airworthiness for the Fighter Airworthiness Team. Our team is responsible for achieving and maintaining airworthiness certification, flight clearances, and continued airworthiness for the F 16, F 22, and F 35 fleets. We ensure U.S. and international accreditation for flight test, production, and sustainment programs through coordinated strategy, planning, and continuous improvement activities. As the Manager of Fighter Airworthiness, you will lead a high performing group ofâ¯20 engineers and specialists and act as the primary liaison between Lockheedâ¯Martin, the Joint Program Office (JPO), and external customers. Your responsibilities will include: Defining and executing airworthiness strategy and planning to secure government certifications for flight test, production, and sustainment milestones. Driving cross functional coordination with LM and JPO program offices, Vehicle Systems, Mission Systems, Chief Engineer Office, FSD/JTD, Production, Contracts, and the Flight Line to align proposals, contractual requirements, and airworthiness processes. Managing team performance, including staffing, training, development, and performance management activities for a diverse, 20 person team. Leading submittal and clearance efforts, ensuring timely delivery of documentation and approvals that support flight clearance milestones and international accreditation. Implementing continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and sustain compliance with evolving regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and business acumen skills, exceptional organization, proactive thinking, and the ability to deliver high quality work under tight deadlines while thriving in a collaborative team environment. 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. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth. You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements

Experience in aerospace airworthiness, certification, or related regulatory fields.
Proven experience leading a team of technical professionals.
Demonstrated success managing complex, multiâdisciplinary projects in a governmentâcontract environment.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with advanced fighter aircraft airworthiness programs.
Familiarity with Program Office (PO processes and government certification requirements).
Experience with continuousâimprovement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
Advanced degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or a related discipline.
Strong analytical and businessâacumen skills; ability to interpret technical data and translate it into actionable plans.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities; adept at fostering collaboration across functional areas.
Ability to work autonomously, prioritize competing demands, and deliver superior results under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Defining and executing airworthiness strategy and planning to secure government certifications for flight test, production, and sustainment milestones.
Driving cross functional coordination with LM and JPO program offices, Vehicle Systems, Mission Systems, Chief Engineer Office, FSD/JTD, Production, Contracts, and the Flight Line to align proposals, contractual requirements, and airworthiness processes.
Managing team performance, including staffing, training, development, and performance management activities for a diverse, 20 person team.
Leading submittal and clearance efforts, ensuring timely delivery of documentation and approvals that support flight clearance milestones and international accreditation.
Implementing continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and sustain compliance with evolving regulations.