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Flight Line Associate Manager - Level 4

Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville, South Carolina

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 722962BR Date posted: Apr. 07, 2026
Description:As the Flight Line Associate Manager at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Greenville, South Carolina, you will play a critical role in overseeing all aspects of flight line operations.
From managing personnel and schedules to ensuring compliance with safety regulations and customer specifications, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring seamless and efficient flight line activities.

With a focus on leadership, development, and performance management, you'll lead a growing team of professionals to achieve operational excellence and uphold the highest standards of quality and safety. If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role in aviation operations, we invite you to join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of aerospace technology.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a growing team of 30 professionals, fostering growth, teamwork, and high performance.

- Coordinate and oversee all flight line activities, including Fuel Skid operations, Green Run procedures, and aircraft delivery processes.

- Plan and manage staffing levels, schedules, and resources to meet operational demands and customer requirements.

- Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, aviation regulations, and company policies throughout all flight line operations.

- Implement quality control measures to maintain high standards of performance and customer satisfaction.

- Develop and implement training programs for flight line personnel, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

- Foster a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and open communication within the flight operations team and across departments.

- Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and recognize achievements to motivate and engage team members.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in aviation operations, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Flight line experience with legacy aircraft's maintenance and modification.
Desired Skills:
Fighter Aircraft Experience; F-16
manufacturing experience.

Working knowledge of LM Manufacturing
Systems including, QADs, PDM, SFM, and EWI.

Familiarity with Flight Line aircraft
maintenance, safety processes.

Strong communication skills, verbal and
written.

Experience with LM organizational environment
to include production engineering,
manufacturing engineering, production control,
and industrial engineering

Comfortable and effective at holding self and
others accountable

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office S/W
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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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

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Qualifications

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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.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • 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.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • 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

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • 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.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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