Flight Operations Specialist

7 days ago


Fort Worth, Texas, United States Lockheed Martin Corporation Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Flight Operations Specialist to join our team at Lockheed Martin Corporation. As a key member of our Flight Operations team, you will be responsible for coordinating and directing all aspects of flight operations in support of post-production acceptance flying at domestic and international facilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact 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.
  • Coordinate and direct the activities of all Flight Operations personnel as related to the support of both international and domestic production operations.
  • Function as the primary liaison with all internal and external entities, including production operations, flight safety, program leadership, customer military and MOD, program offices, and DCMA representatives, 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.
Requirements
  • 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
  • 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

This position requires a government security clearance, and you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Additional Information

This position is located at a facility that requires special access. 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.



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