Aircraft Maintenance Manager- F35 Program (Level 5)

Job ID:

729003BR Date posted: May. 21, 2026

Description:

We are Lockheed Martin . Our products play an important role in the national security of the United States and more than 70 other countries, ensuring peace and stability around the world. Highly trained and specialized personnel and facilities are key to the company's unrivaled success in the aeronautics industry. Our workforce of more than 25,000 has pre-eminent expertise in advanced aircraft design and production, modification and support, stealth technology and systems integration. F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Manager assigned to NAS Patuxent River's F-35 Integrated Test Force (ITF). Provides full spectrum leadership to the ITF's Flight Test Maintenance department salary and represented personnel deployed to NAS Patuxent River. Provides close coordination directly with the ITF's Senior Maintenance Manager and Site Director for all maintenance activities associated with the leadership and management of personnel and resources. Specifically this includes providing technical direction, cost & schedule management, Cross-Integrated Project Team coordination & integration, and personnel actions such as performance appraisals, employee recruitment, staffing, recognition and disciplinary actions for both salaried and hourly personnel. Scope of responsibilities include delivering detailed aircraft maintenance planning for 9 F-35 aircraft and support equipment. Manages general services, repairs, and overhauls of aircraft to ensure that aircraft are in good mechanical condition and safe for flight. Selected candidate will be integral to test planning and coordination with Test Operations, Flight Operations, Air Vehicle Engineering, Logistics, Safety, Quality & Mission Success, GFR/Aviation Performance Team and NAS Patuxent River base agencies. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
• A level 5 employee Typically has 14 - 20 years of professional experience. What's In It For You Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Engineering Aeronautics aeroTE aeropax Basic qualifications (BQs) are the minimum requirements for a candidate to be considered for a position, 3 to 5 BQs are most effective. For additional Hiring Manager Training Resources, Learn more about basic qualifications here.

Basic Qualifications:

Fighter Aircraft Maintenance Experience (F-35, F-22, F- 15, F-16, or F-18)

• Leadership Experience
• Flight Line and Intermediate Maintenance Experience
• Experience in Modification and Test of Aircraft and Associated Systems
• Experience with Aircraft Ground Operations Procedures and Aviation Safety

Secret Security Clearance Desired Skills:

Desired skills are additional skills that are nice to have and help narrow down a qualified candidate pool. Learn more about desired skills here.

• F-35 aircraft maintenance experience preferred
• Quality Assurance experience

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experience

• Flight Test experience
• Earned Value Management experience
• Experience managing in a Union environment
• Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) experience

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:

9x80 every other Friday off

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 $100,500 - $177,215. 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. 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. 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:

Yes Career Area:

Management Type:

Full-Time Shift:

First