Airworthiness Manager

Manager Of Fighter AirworthinessYou 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.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.From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. 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: SecretOther 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.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 weekLockheed 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.Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalBusiness Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANYRelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: Aeronautical EngineeringType: Full-TimeShift: First