Description:Sustainment Lifecycle / Keep Em Flyin Cell Team MemberLocation: Fort Worth TXWhat You Will Be DoingJoin a high-impact team that directly supports the mission readiness of the F-35—the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft. As a Sustainment Lifecycle Team Member within the “Keep ‘Em Flyin” Cell, you'll play a vital role in maximizing aircraft availability while driving affordability through data-driven sustainment strategies. You’ll work alongside cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, manage sustainment initiatives, and support long-term fleet optimization goals.
Key Responsibilities- Identify, analyze, and recommend sustainment improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing fleet availability and reducing lifecycle costs.
- Manage Sustainment Improvement Projects (SIPs) from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with F-35 sustainment goals.
- Evaluate current supply posture and maintenance strategies to pinpoint inefficiencies and drive corrective actions.
- Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and maintenance planning teams to optimize sustainment processes.
- Support the development and refinement of maintenance plans, including modifications that improve operational performance.
- Develop and deliver executive-level briefings summarizing analysis results, risks, impacts, and improvement recommendations.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external customers to build consensus around sustainment strategies
- Maintain a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement throughout the sustainment lifecycle.
What’s In It For YouFrom onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security,
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.Who You AreYou are a proactive problem solver with a passion for improving aircraft sustainment and fleet readiness. With a solid foundation in logistics, maintenance planning, or supply chain operations, you thrive in collaborative environments and are confident navigating complex challenges. You possess strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights that drive performance and cost-efficiency. You’re comfortable briefing technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership, and your communication skills help foster alignment and trust. You’re motivated by supporting the mission and committed to delivering impactful solutions that directly support the warfighter.
Fort Worth, TX
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.• Must be a U.S. Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance.
Basic Qualifications:• Bachelors degree from an accredited college
• Aircraft maintenance operations knowledge
• Experience with 5th Gen (F-22/F-35) mission systems or air vehicle/vehicle systems
• Project Management Experience to lead and conduct analysis of complex sustainment/ engineering issues.
• Experience with analysis tools, data management or comparative analysis.
Desired Skills:• Experience with sustainment improvement projects
• Experience with sustainment and logistics
• Experience with military service operations & customers
• Experience with analysis tools, data management, or comparative analysis
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 KnowExpression 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule 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 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
