Job Number 663498BR Description:Foreign Assignment: This posting is for a long-term assignment in Japan. The selected candidate will have experience as a 4th or 5th generation fighter pilot and will manage the resources required to execute F-35B flight training at the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Integrated Training Center at Misawa Air Base prior to transitioning to the Nyutabaru Air Base training facility. The Nyutabaru Training Operations Manager will be responsible for building a team of qualified pilots and technicians to successfully stand-up and operate a new training facility in the Miyazaki Prefecture of Japan in support of JASDF F-35B pilot training. The stand-up will require planning and coordination for facility preparation, installation of training devices, and ensuring all ancillary items are in place for successful operations. Once sustained training operations are achieved, this leader will ensure annual JASDF F-35B pilot production and operational training support contracted requirements are supported through instructor and training device availability. This role will oversee staffing, conduct personnel performance reviews, participate in budget reviews, provide flight instruction, manage instructor qualifications, ensure the sustainment of training devices, and serve as the central point of contact for the JASDF customer and Lockheed Martin. In addition to these duties, the Nyutabaru Training Operations Manager will assist with supporting other sites in Japan and participate in all site activation activities required. Candidate must have a final SECRET security clearance within the past five years and gain Special Access Program (SAP) access within six months of onboarding date.
Basic Qualifications:
• Selfless leader, focused on fostering a professional environment and delivering excellence
• Previous 4th or 5th generation fighter jet pilot
• Project management experience with an emphasis on sustainment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and management skills with proven ability to work unsupervised towards program goals
• Able and willing to travel in support of mission requirements
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program access
Desired Skills:
• Experience as an F-35 Military or Contract Instructor Pilot
• Previous instructor pilot in 4th or 5th generation fighter aircraft with over 1000 flight hours • Experience working with the Japanese customer
• Completion of advanced tactics training (MAWTS, Top Gun, or Weapons School)
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
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.
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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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Miscellaneous Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First