Description:This position is located at the 86th Air Base in Romania. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Site Lead is responsible for execution of the F-16 flying training operation at the European F-16 Training Center (EFTC) located at the 86th Air Base, in Romania. The Site Lead will manage the flying and maintenance of aircraft and personnel conducting F-16 pilot training.

Responsibilities will include:
- Partner with the EFTC Program Manager to manage day-to-day operations at the EFTC.
- Manage the deployed sub-contracted personnel to accomplish the requirements of the Flying Training Services Contract(s).
- Manage Operations to create the flying schedule, pilot currency and training scheduling events. Operations include flying training, simulator training, life support, academics, and safety, standardization and evaluation, training, and weapons & tactics functional areas.
- Supplement Operations by providing F-16 Academics and Simulator instruction to facilitate the overall training plan.
- Manage Maintenance to create the maintenance schedule that supports the overall flying training schedule.
- Supplement Supply Operations, including coordination of repairs and spares procurement in support of EFTC aircraft.
- Coordinate with 86 AB agencies to accomplish the F-16 flying training and maintenance training in accordance with the Flying Training and Sustainment Services Contract(s).
- Coordinate with Romanian Air Force (ROAF) for the training priorities and student qualifications/progression in accordance with the Flying Training Services Contract(s).
- Serve as the in-country security point of contact monitoring the security situation and implementing actions in accordance with defined evacuation plans for all LM Corp. employees as required.
Basic Qualifications:
- Experience supervising all aspects of deployed fighter flying operations to include aircraft daily flight training / sustainment / maintenance and logistics support.

- Direct experience in establishing, leading and maintaining Air Force base operations, flying and maintenance operations.

- Experienced in managing and/or directly working in support of international operations, familiarity of US laws and regulations, e.g. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulation(s) (EAR), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Export control, International Business practices.

- Secret security clearance required.
Desired Skills:
- Experience working at the Minister of Defense levels of international customers.
- F-16 Instructor pilot experience.
- F-16 Flying Hour Program planning and scheduling experience.
- Understanding of LM Aero and LM Corp policies pertaining to conducting business in an international location.
- Experience with multinational (combined unit) deployed F-16 flying operations.
- A sound understanding of the F-16 program and LM Aero functional/core organizations (such as Sustainment, Program Management, Global Supply Chain (GSC), Quality Assurance, and Operations) responsibilities and how they interact during program execution.
- Previous experience on a NATO program.
- Previous Program Management experience.
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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First