Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor - F-35 Program

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Our products play an important role in the national security of the United States and more than 70 other countries, ensuring peace and stability around the world. Highly trained and specialized personnel and facilities are key to the company's unrivaled success in the aeronautics industry. Our workforce of more than 30,000 has pre-eminent expertise in advanced aircraft design and production, modification and support, stealth technology and systems integration.

F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor assigned to NAS Patuxent Rivers F-35 Integrated Test Force (ITF). Provides full spectrum leadership to the ITFs Flight Test Maintenance department represented personnel deployed to NAS Patuxent River.

Provides close coordination directly with the ITFs Maintenance Managers for all maintenance activities associated with the leadership and management of personnel and resources. Specifically, this includes providing technical direction, personnel actions such as performance recognition, employee recruitment, staffing, and disciplinary actions for hourly personnel.

Scope of responsibilities include delivering detailed aircraft maintenance planning for F-35 aircraft and support equipment.
Manages general services, repairs, and overhauls of F-35 aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure that aircraft are in good mechanical condition and safe for flight.
Ensures good housekeeping and safety practices are enforced for the Development Foundation Contract (DFC).
Directs periodic inspections and general repairs or modifications requiring replacement and assembly of parts. Provides technical assistance as required.
Creates and assign work-orders in the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS).
Assists in signing the aircraft exceptional release off and verifying aircraft are safe for flight.
Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry for short distances.
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Must be deployable to US Naval vessels and throughout the continental US.
Must be flexible to support 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts and weekend duty.

**May be required to perform other duties as assigned and/or required by needs of the customer/program**

Selected candidate will be integral to test planning and coordination with Test Operations, Flight Operations, Air Vehicle Engineering, Logistics, Safety, Quality & Mission Success, GFR/Aviation Performance Team and NAS Patuxent River base agencies. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

A level 3 employee Typically has 5 - 10 years of professional experience.

**Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.**
Engineering Aeronautics

Whats In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martins comprehensive benefits package here. Fighter Aircraft Maintenance experience (F-35, F-22, F- 15, F-16, F-18, etc.)
Aviation Leadership experience
Experience in modification and/or test of aircraft and associated systems
Experience with Aircraft Ground Operations Procedures and Aviation Safety F-35 aircraft maintenance experience preferred
Quality Assurance experience
Flight Test experience
Experience managing in a Union environment
Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) experience
Flight line and intermediate aircraft maintenance experience