Field Sales Support Systems Engineer Manager, F-35 - Level 5

Lockheed Martin•Virginia Beach, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the COMNAVAIRLANT Fleet Readiness Representative, this role impacts everything from readiness to engineering for F-35 supply and technical support. This position is located in Virginia Beach, VA. The role is the linchpin that ensures aircraft are supplied, repaired, and returned to service efficiently—directly enabling mission success and reinforcing the Navy’s operational excellence.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of aircraft supply, operations and/or maintenance experience.
Demonstrated experience working and interacting with senior management within unit supply, operations and maintenance communities.
Practical experience with major command support of supply, operations and maintenance.
Experience leading a readiness planning and support.
Knowledge of pilot or maintainer systems & processes, and/or logistics support.
US Citizen for consideration.
Must be able to obtain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Broad military aircraft support background and advanced interpersonal and communication skills to be effective in a high tempo operational environment.
Ability to effectively communicate with supporting companies (Pratt & Whitney, NGC, etc.) and local base authorities is critical for success.
Prior military/civilian equivalent operational maintenance & logistics experience desirable; specifically, organizational and intermediate supply and/or maintenance experience.
Considered an expert authority in the supply, maintenance, operations, and support disciplines.
Familiarity with the F-35 logistics, autonomic logistics information system (ALIS), technical publications approach and supportable low observable support concept beneficial.

Responsibilities

Accurately verify and reconcile NMCM/NMCS data on the Aviation Maintenance Supply Readiness Report (AMSRR) against the Lockheed Martin MICAP report, driving immediate corrective actions that keep aircraft mission capable and support NAE MCAR/FMCAR objectives.
Work directly with the Lightning Sustainment Center (LSC) to fast track Priority 1 and Priority 2 MEFL impacting parts, minimizing Non Mission Capable Supply (NMCS) time for the squadron.
Provide real time insight into afloat spares package depth, stock replenishment status, and inventory effectiveness; assist with ASP/AVCAL reviews and budget/contracting recommendations.
Serve as the single point of contact for government maintenance and supply personnel, delivering timely status updates, part number/NSN clarifications, and after hours support.
Cross verify Mission Impaired Capability Awaiting Parts (MICAP) data with MEFL requirements, ensuring accurate reporting and rapid resolution of part shortages.
Identify recurring supply chain issues, recommend procedural changes, and support on site action request tracking with LSC, Navy Class Desk, and CNAL teams.
Clear frustrated cargo, process property promptly, and maintain compliance to avoid MICAP backlogs and work stoppages.
Validate transfer locations for deployed forces and manage Force Activity Designator (FAD) assignments tied to specific aircraft tail numbers.
Compile, analyze, and disseminate supply status metrics; contribute to daily Navy HQ reports and Navy Maintenance Operations Center (MOC) submissions.
Participate in local supply/maintenance meetings, support cross functional teams, and maintain open oral/written communication channels with all stakeholder levels.
Remain prepared for shift work, weekend coverage, and long term deployments to hazardous locations; adhere to DoD vaccination and security clearance requirements.