Airworthiness Manager - level 5
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description: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.
What You Will Be Doing:
As the Manager of Fighter Airworthiness, you will lead a high performing group of 20 engineers and specialists and act as the primary liaison between Lockheed 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.
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.
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.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience in aerospace airworthiness, certification, or related regulatory fields.
• Proven experience leading a team of technical professionals.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi‑disciplinary projects in a government‑contract environment.
Desired Skills:
• Direct experience with advanced fighter aircraft airworthiness programs.
• Familiarity with Program Office (PO processes and government certification requirements).
• Experience with continuous‑improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Advanced degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and business‑acumen 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.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where we’re engineering a better tomorrow.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.