F-35 Site Manager (Ghedi AB, Italy) - Level 5

Description Enjoy a rewarding career with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) supporting operations in a very active and high operational tempo Site Manager position for the Italian Air Force (ItAF) at Ghedi Air Base (AB), Italy. Our team is responsible for overseeing all on‑site F‑35 contractor support operations at Ghedi AB. This position will be the primary customer liaison to ItAF leadership. What You Will Be Doing Serve as the single‑point of contact to oversee all on‑site F‑35 contractor support operations at Ghedi AB and act as the primary customer liaison to the customer in the field. Report to the AFS Field Operations Regional Manager and maintain close coordination with the Sustainment Program Manager for management of Performance‑Based Logistics (PBL) requirements. Hold overall responsibility for on‑site contractor technical services, ALIS, Interim Contractor Support (ICS) maintenance, Field Support Engineers (FSEs), training system support, support equipment coordination, and liaison services for the local Maintenance, Upgrade, and Overhaul (MUO) activities and sustainment spares warehouse. Communicate squadron priorities and needs to the F‑35 Lightning Support Center (LSC) and key Program Management personnel to resolve critical maintenance and supply issues. Manage project and support resources in compliance with cost goals and operating budgets while maintaining growth of technical and professional competence of the on‑site support team. Respond to operational and support concerns of local customer leadership and ensure responsive support is provided by contractor support activities. Coordinate and support industry visits and deployed Contractor Field Teams (CFTs) to the site. Execute management tasks, including oversight of all on‑site contractor activities; planning and scheduling of on‑site teamwork assignments (including potential contractor deployment packages); enforcement of safety and physical security procedures; and management of labor charges and administrative documentation. Ensure personnel compliance with program, company, local customer, and government agency policies and procedures; coordinate staffing and training requirements. Work any shift and weekends as required; travel will be required. Be a United States citizen with an active Secret security clearance and a valid US passport; pass a physical examination for overseas work. Provide Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) privileges within Italy, including base exchange and commissary access, APO post office box, DOD‑sponsored driver’s license, POV registration and annual POV safety inspection, MWR privileges, and discounted‑fuel rations for first registered POV. Who You Are You have the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide teams toward achieving goals while fostering a positive work environment. You possess strong verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly and facilitate collaboration among team members and stakeholders. What’S In It For You We offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits that invest in your future and security. Basic Qualifications At least 10 years of aircraft maintenance, operations, or supply professional experience. Demonstrated strong team and strategic leadership skills, strong verbal and written skills, and ability to lead clear communication techniques. Experience coaching teams, resulting in overall team growth and performance improvements. Experience managing aircraft, product, and systems engineering support. Working knowledge of aircraft operations in and around aviation/aeronautical environments. Desired Skills Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline. Experience working and interacting with senior management within unit, operations, and maintenance communities. Knowledge of F‑35 pilot and maintainer systems and processes, and/or logistics support. Broad military aircraft support background and advanced interpersonal communication skills. Effective communication with supporting entities such as Pratt & Whitney and local base authorities. Experience in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) fighter maintenance, training and/or operations support. Prior military or civilian equivalent operational maintenance and logistics experience, specifically organizational and intermediate maintenance experience. Expert authority in maintenance, operations and support disciplines. Interim Contractor Support (ICS) experience, including retrofit management. Familiarity with the F‑35 logistics, ALIS, technical publications approach and supportable low observable (SLO) support concept. Advanced proficiency in the Italian language. Security Clearance This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. citizen and possess an active Secret clearance. The position requires a U.S. passport and a physical examination for overseas work. Equal Opportunity Statement Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin