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F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Manager (Level 5)

Luke Air Force Base, Arizona

Luke Air Force Base, Arizona

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 715862BR Date posted: Jan. 28, 2026
Description:

This position will serve as the day-to-day on-site tactical aircraft maintenance subject matter expert (SME) and provide technical direction and oversight to the Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) Interim Contractor Support (ICS) personnel assigned to Luke Air Force Base. Additionally, this position will serve as the POC for the on-site AFS Site Lead, the Government Contract Quality Assurance (GCQA) Representative, host squadrons Government leadership teams, Participant Maintenance Liaisons for Partner Nations and representatives of Foreign Military Sales customers.

What You Will Be Doing
• Daily interaction with Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) personnel in execution of the daily flying schedule.
• Works directly with multiple company/LM lines of business including Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS), Data Quality Information Management (DQIM), Supply, Support Equipment, and other logistics enablers to ensure support of the daily/weekly/monthly/annual flying hour program are executed. Works directly with AMU managers and enablers outside Luke AFB to ensure aircraft availability and mission effectiveness metrics are met. Focuses on the development of LM site specific ICS plans and procedures required to operate in an ever-evolving environment and serve as a tactical SME to the Site Lead on aircraft maintenance topics.
• Responsible for the continued development of of the nose-to-tail maintenance concept and will provided feedback on that training approach. Manages the recruitment, hiring and training of the LM AFS ICS Team per the approved staffing plan.
• Provide close coordination directly with the AFS Site Lead for overall management efforts including staffing plans, Temporary Duty (TDY) requirements and budget execution. Be responsive to operational and support concerns of the of the 56th Maintenance Group and Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons' (AMXS) senior leadership to ensure support is provided by ICS support activities. Monitor, review, and analyze logistics indicators and ensure appropriate resources are focused on resolving unit technical and support issues in an expedient manner.

• Must possess at minimum an Interim Secret Clearance and must be able to obtain and maintain a Final Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position is located at facility that requires special access
• Must be available to work all shifts dependent on mission requirements or customer needs.
• Must be able to perform short notice travel for business, Temporary Duty (TDY), and extended TDY to support program, mission, or customer requirements.

Who You Are
Leadership: You have the impactful ability to inspire, motivate, and guide teams toward achieving goals while fostering a positive work environment.

Problem-Solving: You have strong analytical skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions.

Mentorship and Coaching: You thrive in a role where you are committed to developing team members’ skills and careers through guidance and support.


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.

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Basic Qualifications:
The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

- 10 years minimum fighter aircraft maintenance management experience

- Experience with Autonomic Logistics Information Systems (ALIS)

- Experience with the following programs: Aircraft Scheduling/Records Management, Job/Maintenance Control, Configuration Control, Maintenance Information System, Tool and FOD, Time accounting, Training, Safety, Security, Hazardous Waste Management, and Supply Chain Management.

- Experience presenting formal briefings and presentations

- Experience developing maintenance plans and procedures.

- Experience with DCMA Instruction 8210.1D and/or USAF DAFI 21-101
Desired Skills:
The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates:

- F-35 maintenance experience
- Contract and budget management experience
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Experience developing work schedules and assigning tasks.
- Working level knowledge of 5th Generation Aircraft
-Experience communicating and coordinating with Field Service Representatives, Field Support Engineers, and Maintenance Logistics Managers on schedules, aircraft status and issues as they occur
- Effective communication skills for coordination at all levels throughout the USAF Wing structure to include Operations, Maintenance, and Logistics Support Managers
- Experience with Aerospace Standard 9100/9110 Quality Management System
- Ability to lead a diverse workforce
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs
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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Logistics
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

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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.

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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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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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