F-35 Site Manager (Swidwin AB, Poland) - Level 5

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

3d•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 (ItAF) at Swidwin Air Base (AB), Poland. Our team is responsible for overseeing all on-site F-35 contractor support operations at Swidwin AB. This position will be the primary customer liaison to ItAF leadership.

Requirements

At least 10 years of aircraft maintenance, operations or supply professional experience.
Demonstrated strong team and strategic leadership skills.
Demonstrated strong verbal and written skills, as well as ability to lead clear communications techniques are required.
Demonstrated experience to coach teams, resulting in overall team growth and performance improvements.
Demonstrated experience managing aircraft, product and systems engineering support.
Demonstrated working knowledge of aircraft operations in and around aviation/aeronautical environments.
Must be a United States citizen and possess an active Secret security clearance.
Must possess a valid US passport and pass a physical examination for overseas work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from accredited college in related discipline.
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 communication skills to be effective in a high tempo operational environment.
Ability to effectively communicate with supporting entities (e.g., Pratt & Whitney and local base authorities).
Experience in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) fighter maintenance, training and/or operations support desirable.
Prior military or civilian equivalent operational maintenance & logistics experience desirable -- specifically organizational and intermediate maintenance experience.
Should be considered an expert authority in 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 (SLO) support concept desirable.
Advanced proficiency in the Polish language is desired.

Responsibilities

Be the single-point of contact to oversee all on-site F-35 contractor support operations at Swidwin AB, Poland and will be the primary customer liaison to the customer in the field.
Report to the AFS Field Operations Regional Manager and maintain close coordination with the Sustainment Program Manager in the management of Performance Based Logistics (PBL) requirements.
Have overall responsibility for on-site contractor technical services, Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS), Interim Contractor Support (ICS) maintenance, Field Support Engineers (FSEs), 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 F-35 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 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 leadership and ensure responsive support is provided by contractor support activities.
Coordinate and support industry visits and deployed Contractor Field Teams (CFTs) to the site.
Execute 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; management of labor charges and administrative documentation.
Ensure personnel compliance with program, company, local customer and government agency policies and procedures; coordinate staffing and training requirements.
Be willing to work any shift and weekends; travel will be required.
Must be a United States citizen and possess an active Secret security clearance.
Must possess a valid US passport and pass a physical examination for overseas work.