Director, AFS Field Operations
Lockheed Martin, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Description
You will be the AFS Field Operations Director for the AFS Field Operations team which is responsible for overseeing flightline execution at customer sites, field data systems like ALIS/IMIS/NASC, managing a quick response team, maintenance training and providing overall contractor logistics support.
What You Will Be Doing As the AFS Field Operations Director you will be responsible for overseeing site staffing of 1,700+ personnel, logistics coordination, safety performance, and operational readiness across all AFS locations worldwide.
Your responsibilities will include:
Direct oversight of site staffing levels, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of virtual and in‑person site lead meetings.
Monitor site safety performance, recommend improvements, and track world or natural events that could affect operational capability.
Coordinate logistics requirements with Sustainment CDS Leads, Program Managers, and Global Fleet Support to ensure responsive contractor support.
Review SITREP/WAR accuracy, advise on succession plans, and identify opportunities to enhance operations and customer engagement.
Represent the AFS Director as needed, attend LOB IO meetings, and support site‑lead hiring and travel requests.
What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.
Who You Are You are a strategic leader with a proven track record of managing large, geographically dispersed teams. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, are collaborative by nature, and excel at translating complex operational challenges into clear, actionable plans. Your experience in logistics, safety oversight, and stakeholder coordination positions you to drive performance and readiness across the global AFS network.
Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
This role requires up to 40% travel based on business needs (both domestic and international).
This position is in Fort Worth, TX.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 15+ years relevant experience.
Experience working and interacting with senior management/leadership within unit, operations, and/or maintenance communities.
Experience managing product / system engineering support.
Experience with fighter and/or airlift aircraft maintenance and operations.
Working knowledge of aircraft product lines.
Knowledge of pilot, maintainer systems & processes, supply chain and/or logistics support.
Desired Skills
Master’s degree and 20+ years of fighter operations or maintenance experience.
Strong verbal and written skills as well as the ability to lead a diverse workforce.
Broad military aircraft support background and advanced interpersonal and communication skills.
Effective communication with supporting companies (Pratt & Whitney, NGC, etc.) and customer leaders.
Prior military or civilian equivalent operational maintenance & logistics experience.
Expert authority in the maintenance, operations, and support disciplines.
Interim Contractor Support (ICS) experience to include retrofit management.
Familiarity with the logistics, technical publications approach, and low observable support concept.
Familiar with Earned Value Metrics application.
Critical thinker, detail oriented, and able to navigate to strategic visions when necessary.
Security Clearance Statement This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level Secret
Remote Telework Part‑time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their schedule remotely and part 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 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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What You Will Be Doing As the AFS Field Operations Director you will be responsible for overseeing site staffing of 1,700+ personnel, logistics coordination, safety performance, and operational readiness across all AFS locations worldwide.
Your responsibilities will include:
Direct oversight of site staffing levels, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of virtual and in‑person site lead meetings.
Monitor site safety performance, recommend improvements, and track world or natural events that could affect operational capability.
Coordinate logistics requirements with Sustainment CDS Leads, Program Managers, and Global Fleet Support to ensure responsive contractor support.
Review SITREP/WAR accuracy, advise on succession plans, and identify opportunities to enhance operations and customer engagement.
Represent the AFS Director as needed, attend LOB IO meetings, and support site‑lead hiring and travel requests.
What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.
Who You Are You are a strategic leader with a proven track record of managing large, geographically dispersed teams. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, are collaborative by nature, and excel at translating complex operational challenges into clear, actionable plans. Your experience in logistics, safety oversight, and stakeholder coordination positions you to drive performance and readiness across the global AFS network.
Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
This role requires up to 40% travel based on business needs (both domestic and international).
This position is in Fort Worth, TX.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 15+ years relevant experience.
Experience working and interacting with senior management/leadership within unit, operations, and/or maintenance communities.
Experience managing product / system engineering support.
Experience with fighter and/or airlift aircraft maintenance and operations.
Working knowledge of aircraft product lines.
Knowledge of pilot, maintainer systems & processes, supply chain and/or logistics support.
Desired Skills
Master’s degree and 20+ years of fighter operations or maintenance experience.
Strong verbal and written skills as well as the ability to lead a diverse workforce.
Broad military aircraft support background and advanced interpersonal and communication skills.
Effective communication with supporting companies (Pratt & Whitney, NGC, etc.) and customer leaders.
Prior military or civilian equivalent operational maintenance & logistics experience.
Expert authority in the maintenance, operations, and support disciplines.
Interim Contractor Support (ICS) experience to include retrofit management.
Familiarity with the logistics, technical publications approach, and low observable support concept.
Familiar with Earned Value Metrics application.
Critical thinker, detail oriented, and able to navigate to strategic visions when necessary.
Security Clearance Statement This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level Secret
Remote Telework Part‑time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their schedule remotely and part 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 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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