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Seeking Strong Candidate to fill the position of F-35 Support Equipment (SE) Field Supervisor at Edwards AFB, CA.
This position as Support Equipment (SE) Supervisor for the F-35 SE Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Team will provide supervisory oversight to a team of roughly 3 employees supporting F-35 SE sustainment at Edwards AFB, CA.
Managerial functions include: - Daily engagement with employees on site supporting Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) SE
Carry out annual performance reviews on all employees
Daily / weekly overview and approval of employee timecard submittals
Administrative actions for any given employee in the organization
Planning and execution of staffing actions for new or replacement employees on staff
Host weekly employee engagement discussions
Mentoring of employees seeking job or career progression - Liaise with LM Human Resource representatives to address all employee-related matters that are not easily resolved without HR involvement
Carry out recognition actions for high performing employees as well as disciplinary actions for various circumstances of unsatisfactory employee performance
Review and approve travel authorizations for employees both stateside and abroad
Lastly, be the focal point of contact between the CLS team and SE FSR employees on site for Edwards OT&E and the SE Sustainment Assoc. Manager in Ft. Smith, AR.
Job position requires this role to operate on site at Edwards AFB, CA full time. Candidates applying for this role must live within proximity to Edwards AFB or be willing to relocate to the local area near the base.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the upkeep and overall management of both F-35 SE, as well as tool room-based SE. Conducts daily delegation of team members to execute daily work requirements as well as perform occasional nonstandard maintenance on equipment based on nature of maintenance need. Oversee and manage/maintain appropriate maintenance, inventory, and repair logs. Uses a variety of hand, power, and test equipment. Frequently enters data into the Logistics Management System to document any maintenance action performed on equipment. Successful candidate and the team will be required to conduct familiarization of equipment theory and operation to new employees in the same job position, or to the customer during day-to-day operations. May require infrequent travel to other F-35 locations to participate in equipment training classes, and in support of short-term regional deployments in support of customer flight test ops. Candidate selected for this role is expected to become familiarized on the full spectrum of the F-35 SE product line, current operational processes and procedures for field operations sites as well as SE sustainment operations with the SE integrated product team in Ft. Worth TX. Must be able and willing to adapt to the constantly changing operational characteristics of the F-35 SE Sustainment operation as program needs mature over time. Keen ability to balance one's workload coupled with a leadership mindset of integrity, compassion and unwavering professionalism are essential traits being sought for this role. Job may require flexible work schedule to provide coverage for both employee & customer needs, to include possibility of weekend work requirements. Local customer operations at Edwards AFB will require successful candidate to participate in short term customer support assignments at off-site locations that may include work onboard US Naval vessels in support of operational test requirements. ship is required.
Basic Qualifications
Managerial background in military or civilian ground support equipment sustainment operations.
Hands-on Aerospace Ground Support Equipment maintenance experience or commensurate related experience.
Ability to frequently lift / pull / push equipment over 50lbs
Ability to acquire and maintain a local flightline drivers certification.
Capable of working in hazardous flightline environment
Candidate must be willing and able to support operations on both First Shift or Second Shift, depending on shop / customer needs.
Proficient using MS Office Software including; Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook.
Experience using engineering drawings and technical data.
Familiar with work conditions on military flightline environments.
Proficient in industry standard maintenance practices.
Knowledge of industrial and aircraft maintenance safety standards.
Candidate must have a DoD Secret security clearance, active.
Desired skills
Prior military flightline maintenance experience in AGE / GSE sustainment preferred, including F-35 SE experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Keen ability to be a self-starter.
Certified in Refrigerant service and reclamation CFC/HCFC
Refrigerant Processing Certificate
Support Equipment data management experience; ALIS, LSMES, TABLEAU
Familiarity with DoD maintenance manuals;
Experience with military standard maintenance practices
Strong personal work ethic and maintenance quality mindset.
Highly computer literate
Experience using engineering drawings and technical data.
Knowledge of industrial and aircraft maintenance safety standards
EEO
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.
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Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $77,700 - $136,965. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $89,300 - $154,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.