F-35 Program Site Lead-Åwidwin AB, Poland (Level 5)

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Greenville, SC

77d•Onsite

About The Position

Enjoy a rewarding career with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) supporting operations in a very active and high operational tempo Site Manager position for the Polish Air Force at Åwidwin Air Base, Poland. Our team is responsible for overseeing all on-site F-35 contractor support operations at Åwidwin Air Base and will be the primary customer liaison to the Polish Air Force Leadership at Åwidwin AB. What You Will Be Doing Responsibilities will include: Be the single-point of contact to oversee all on-site F-35 contractor support operations at Åwidwin AB, Poland and will be the primary customer liaison to the customer in the field. Report to the AFS Field Operations Regional Lead and maintains close coordination with the Sustainment Program Manager in the management of Performance Based Logistics requirements. Have overall responsibility for on-site contractor technical services, Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS), contractor logistics support (CLS) maintenance, Field Support Engineers (FSE), training system support, support equipment coordination, support for local Maintenance, Upgrade, and Overhaul (MUO) activities, and sustainment spares warehouse liaison services. Communicate squadron priorities and needs to the Lightning Support Center (LSC) and to key Program Management personnel to resolve critical maintenance and supply issues. Manage project / support resources in compliance with cost goals and operating budgets and maintain a sustained growth of technical and professional competence of the on-site support team. Be responsive to the operational and support concerns of the local customer and ensure responsive support is provided by contractor support activities. Coordinate and supports industry visits and deployed Contractor Field Team (CFT) the site. Have management tasks that include, but are not limited to, oversight of all on-site contractor activities, planning and scheduling of on-site teamwork assignments (including potential contractor deployment packages), enforcement of safety and physical security procedures and directives, and management of labor charges and administrative documentation. Ensure personnel compliance with program, company, and government agency policies and procedures and coordinate staffing and training requirements. Be willing to work any shift, and weekends. Some travel may be required. Must be a United States citizen and must possess an active Secret Security Clearance. Pass an overseas physical examination. Have a valid US Passport. Who You Are 1. You thrive in cross-functional environments, actively engaging with colleagues from various departments to foster collaboration and achieve shared goals. 2. You possess the ability to build strong relationships across departments, facilitating open dialogue and encouraging cooperation among diverse teams. 3. You are skilled at leading meetings and discussions that involve multiple departments, ensuring that all voices are heard and that action items are clearly defined. What's In It For You: 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. aeroafs #OneLMHotJobs Oconusreq

Requirements

Demonstrated strong team and strategic leadership skills
Demonstrated experience to communicating effectively across multiple levels of the business and across a variety of functions
Demonstrated experience to coach teams, resulting in overall team growth and performance improvements
Demonstrated experience managing aircraft, product / system engineering support.
Working knowledge of Aircraft operations in and around aviation/aeronautical environment.
Experience working with aviation systems & processes, and/or logistics support.
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from accredited college in related discipline
At least 10 years of aircraft maintenance, Operations, or Supply professional experience.
Experience working and interacting with senior management within unit, operations, and maintenance communities.
Knowledge of F-35 pilot and maintainer systems & processes, and/or logistics support.
Candidate should possess a broad military aircraft support background and advanced interpersonal and communication skills to be effective in a high tempo operational environment.
Strong verbal and written skills as well as the ability to lead clear communications techniques is required..
Ability to effectively communicate with supporting companies (Pratt & Whitney, NGC, and local base and ship authorities critical for success.
Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customer fighter training operations support.
Prior military or civilian equivalent operational maintenance & logistics experience desirable; specifically organizational and intermediate maintenance experience.
Should be considered an expert authority in the maintenance, operations, and support disciplines.
Interim Contractor Support (ICS) experience to include retrofit management desirable.
Familiarity with the F-35 logistics, autonomic logistics information system (ALIS), technical publications approach and supportable low observable support concept beneficial.

Responsibilities

Be the single-point of contact to oversee all on-site F-35 contractor support operations at Åwidwin AB, Poland and will be the primary customer liaison to the customer in the field.
Report to the AFS Field Operations Regional Lead and maintains close coordination with the Sustainment Program Manager in the management of Performance Based Logistics requirements.
Have overall responsibility for on-site contractor technical services, Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS), contractor logistics support (CLS) maintenance, Field Support Engineers (FSE), training system support, support equipment coordination, support for local Maintenance, Upgrade, and Overhaul (MUO) activities, and sustainment spares warehouse liaison services.
Communicate squadron priorities and needs to the Lightning Support Center (LSC) and to key Program Management personnel to resolve critical maintenance and supply issues.
Manage project / support resources in compliance with cost goals and operating budgets and maintain a sustained growth of technical and professional competence of the on-site support team.
Be responsive to the operational and support concerns of the local customer and ensure responsive support is provided by contractor support activities.
Coordinate and supports industry visits and deployed Contractor Field Team (CFT) the site.
Have management tasks that include, but are not limited to, oversight of all on-site contractor activities, planning and scheduling of on-site teamwork assignments (including potential contractor deployment packages), enforcement of safety and physical security procedures and directives, and management of labor charges and administrative documentation.
Ensure personnel compliance with program, company, and government agency policies and procedures and coordinate staffing and training requirements.
Be willing to work any shift, and weekends. Some travel may be required.
Must be a United States citizen and must possess an active Secret Security Clearance.
Pass an overseas physical examination.
Have a valid US Passport.