Director, AFS Field Operations

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15+ years relevant experience.
• Experience working and interacting with senior management/leadership within unit, operations, and/or maintenance communities.
• Experience managing product / system engineering support.
• Experience with fighter and/or airlift aircraft maintenance and operations.
• Working knowledge of aircraft product lines
• Knowledge of pilot, maintainer systems & processes, supply chain and/or logistics support.
  
  

Job Description

You will be the AFS Field Operations Director for the AFS Field Operations team which is responsible for overseeing flightline execution at customer sites, field data systems like ALIS/IMIS/NASC, managing a quick response team, maintenance training and providing overall contractor logistics support.

What You Will Be Doing

As the AFS Field Operations Director you will be responsible for overseeing site staffing of 1,700+ personnel, logistics coordination, safety performance, and operational readiness across all AFS locations worldwide.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Direct oversight of site staffing levels, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of virtual and in‑person site lead meetings.
• Monitor site safety performance, recommend improvements, and track world or natural events that could affect operational capability.
• Coordinate logistics requirements with Sustainment CDS Leads, Program Managers, and Global Fleet Support to ensure responsive contractor support.
• Review SITREP/WAR accuracy, advise on succession plans, and identify opportunities to enhance operations and customer engagement.
• Represent the AFS Director as needed, attend LOB IO meetings, and support site‑lead hiring and travel requests.
  
  

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. 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.

Who You Are

You are a strategic leader with a proven track record of managing large, geographically dispersed teams. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, are collaborative by nature, and excel at translating complex operational challenges into clear, actionable plans. Your experience in logistics, safety oversight, and stakeholder coordination positions you to drive performance and readiness across the global AFS network.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

This role requires up to 40% travel based on business needs. (both domestic and international)

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree and 20+ years of fighter operations or maintenance experience are vital to establish credentials.
• Strong verbal and written skills as well as the ability to lead diverse workforce is required.
• Candidate should possess a broad military aircraft support background and advanced interpersonal and communication skills to be effective in a high tempo operational environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with supporting companies (Pratt & Whitney, NGC, etc.) and if required, customer leaders critical for success.
• Prior military or civilian equivalent operational maintenance & logistics experience desirable; specifically, organizational, and intermediate maintenance experience.
• Should be considered an expert authority in the maintenance, operations, and support disciplines.
• Interim Contractor Support (ICS) experience to include retrofit management desirable. Familiarity with the logistics, technical publications approach, and low observable support concept beneficial.
• Familiar with Earned Value Metrics application
• Critical thinker, who is detailed oriented but can also navigate to strategic visions when necessary.
  
  

Other Important Information

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.