Description:

We are Lockheed Martin

You will be the International Flight Operations Coordinator for the Flight Operations team.

What You Will Be Doing

We are looking for a pilot to join a dynamic flight operations team that supports worldwide fighter aircraft production. The International Flight Operations Coordinator, reporting to the Deputy Chief of Fighter Flight Operations, will lead all aspects of flight operations in support of post-production acceptance flying at all Final Assembly and Checkout (FACO) locations, domestic and international.

This is a non-flying position with the potential to move to a flying role at a later time.

Duties include:

• Primary Point of Contact (POC) for all matters related to flight operations support for international production, ensuring production acceptance flights are executed safely in accordance with DCMA Instructions, LM Aero Code, and international regulations. Duties includes, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and direct the activities of all Flight Operations personnel as related to the support of both international and domestic production operations.

• Function as primary liaison with all internal and external entities (e.g. Ft. Worth production operations, flight safety, program leadership, LM FACO Leadership, customer military and MOD, program offices, and DCMA representatives, etc.…), as tasked, on issues affecting international or off-site flight operations planning, execution, budget, facilities, personnel, technical, and administrative requirements.

• Develop overall detachment plans to support international or domestic production flight operations.

• Oversee domestic and international flight operations, to include Acceptance Check Flights, Operational Check Flights, Confidence Flights, Delivery Flights, and others as assigned.

• Advise and coordinate with management on Flight Operations aircrew support and requirements for all international flight operations and domestic flight operations, as assigned.

• Author and manage the Flight Operations Site Supplements and Procedures. Ensure compliance with customer, company, and program requirements relative to production flight operations.

• Identify, develop, and report findings, proposals and opportunities affecting international production acceptance operations.

• Coordinate and manage all annual or regularly scheduled international production flight operations inspections.

• Advise and assist Production Program Management on all requirements related to international flight operations.

• Train and qualify Detachment Coordinators (DetCo).

• Act as on-site Supervisor of Flying (SOF), Operations Duty Officer (ODO), etc.

• Act as on-site LM Flight Operations Mishap Coordinator.

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

This position is in Fort Worth, TX  Discover Fort Worth.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Suitable FAA Commercial Pilot’s Certificate (SE Land, Instrument Airplane)

• 1,000 hours first-pilot time in a tactical aircraft

• Must be willing to travel and have a valid U.S. passport

Desired Skills:

• F-35 or F-16 test, operational, or training experience

• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin fighter systems.

• USN or USAF Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) experience

• Current FAA Class I or II medical certificate.

• Knowledge of information science and/or data science and methodologies for producing organizational metrics

• Proficiency in using electronic databases.

• Experience leading small teams in an elevated stress environment

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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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: Aeronautical Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First