You will be the Flight Operations Coordinator for the Flight Operations team at Greenville South Carolina. We are looking for a pilot to join a dynamic flight operations team that supports worldwide fighter aircraft production.

What You Will Be Doing

The Greenville Flight Operations Coordinator, reporting to the Chief Production and Training Pilot, will support all aspects of flight operations in support of post-production acceptance flying at the Greenville South Carolina F-16 Block 70 Final Assembly and Checkout (FACO).

This is a non-flying position with the potential to move to a flying role at a later time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Primary Point of Contact (POC) for all matters related to flight operations support for Greenville Site F-16 production, ensuring production acceptance flights are executed safely in accordance with DCMA Instructions, LM Aero Codes, and any applicable regulations.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and direct the activities of personnel as related to the support of production operations.

• Function as primary liaison with all internal and external entities (e.g. Greenville Site production operations, flight safety, F-16 Block 70 program leadership, foreign military customers, program offices, and DCMA representatives, etc.…), as tasked, on issues affecting on-site flight operations planning, execution, budget, facilities, personnel, technical, and administrative requirements.

• Develop plans to support production flight operations.

• Oversee flight operations, to include Acceptance Check Flights, Operational Check Flights, Confidence Flights, Delivery Flights, and others as assigned.

• Advise, coordinate and schedule with program management and production operations aircrew support and requirements for all flight operations.

• Author and manage the Greenville Flight Operations Site Supplement and Procedures. Ensure compliance with customer, company, and program requirements relative to production flight operations.

• Identify, develop, and report findings, proposals and opportunities affecting production acceptance operations.

• Coordinate and manage all annual or regularly scheduled production flight operations inspections.

• Advise and assist Production Program Management on all requirements related to flight operations.

• Act as on-site Supervisor of Flying (SOF), Operations Duty Officer (ODO), etc.

• Act as on-site LM Flight Operations Mishap Coordinator.

• As required, travel to Italy and/or Japan to support F-35 International production operations.

**Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.**

What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!

From 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.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

This position is in Greenville, SC Discover Greenville.
Basic Qualifications:
• Suitable FAA Commercial Pilot’s Certificate (SE Land, Instrument Airplane)
• 1,000 hours first-pilot time in a tactical aircraft.
• Must be willing to travel and have a valid U.S. passport.
Desired Skills:
• F-16 or F-35 test, operational, or training experience.
• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin fighter systems.
• USN or USAF Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) experience
• Current FAA Class I or II medical certificate.
• Knowledge of information science and/or data science and methodologies for producing organizational metrics.
• Proficiency in using electronic databases.
• Experience leading small teams in an elevated stress environment.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
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: Possible
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First