Job Requirements
Palmdale, CA
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$81,500 - $151,300
Job Description
Job Number 448
Standard Job Description
Flight Line Operations Supervisor- Palmdale, CA
The Flight Line Operations Supervisor provides hands-on, independent leadership for all flight-line activities that ensure the U-2 "Dragon Lady" is mission-ready.
Working the second shift with limited on-site support, the supervisor must be self-sufficient and decisive, coordinating mechanical and systems-integration functions, conducting rigorous pre-flight inspections, and overseeing flight-test execution to maintain aircraft readiness and support sortie operations.
What You'll Be Doing
Supervise Flight-Line Work - Direct teams performing mechanical and systems-integration tasks, ensuring compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and mission timelines.
Launch & Recovery Operations - Plan, coordinate, and execute aircraft launch and recovery procedures for sortie missions, confirming that all ground-support equipment and personnel are ready and verified.
Flight & Pre-Flight Oversight - Perform comprehensive pre-flight inspections, execute checklists, and maintain configuration control to certify the aircraft for each mission.
Cross-Discipline Coordination - Work closely with engineering, mission planning, quality, and logistics groups to resolve discrepancies and eliminate roadblocks that could affect sortie readiness.
Performance Metrics & Continuous Improvement - Track safety, quality, schedule, and cost metrics; lead corrective-action initiatives and apply lean-manufacturing principles to continually improve flight-line efficiency.
What's In It For You:
• 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.
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Second shift typically from 1pm-1am
Requires onsite Monday- Thursday
Basic Qualifications
Flight-Line Expertise - Proven experience in aircraft launch, recovery, and sortie support acquired at senior enlisted levels
Hands-On Technical Background - Practical experience with Tech data (T.O), 781-form documentation, mechanical systems, fuel systems, airframe/structural work, and systems-integration on high-performance aircraft.
Regulatory Knowledge - Familiarity with AFI 00-20-1 and DCMA-8210 aircraft-operations requirements (or comparable military/industry standards).
Security Clearance - Active Secret clearance (investigation or continuous evaluation completed within the past 5 years) and eligibility for Special Program Access
Flightline Leadership Experience
Desired Skills
Familiarity with active flight-line and ground-operations procedures.
Proven ability to ensure mission readiness and solve complex operational problems.
Hands-on experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management System) data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Exposure to lean-manufacturing principles and RCCA (Root-Cause Corrective Action) methodologies.
Technical degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Strong manufacturing/start-up leadership background, with a track record of building and sustaining high-performing teams
• Experience (e.g., CDI/CDQAR, level 7 through 9, or equivalent senior-rank positions in other armed services).d of building high performing teams.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $81500.00 - $151300.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
Standard Job Description
Flight Line Operations Supervisor- Palmdale, CA
The Flight Line Operations Supervisor provides hands-on, independent leadership for all flight-line activities that ensure the U-2 "Dragon Lady" is mission-ready.
Working the second shift with limited on-site support, the supervisor must be self-sufficient and decisive, coordinating mechanical and systems-integration functions, conducting rigorous pre-flight inspections, and overseeing flight-test execution to maintain aircraft readiness and support sortie operations.
What You'll Be Doing
Supervise Flight-Line Work - Direct teams performing mechanical and systems-integration tasks, ensuring compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and mission timelines.
Launch & Recovery Operations - Plan, coordinate, and execute aircraft launch and recovery procedures for sortie missions, confirming that all ground-support equipment and personnel are ready and verified.
Flight & Pre-Flight Oversight - Perform comprehensive pre-flight inspections, execute checklists, and maintain configuration control to certify the aircraft for each mission.
Cross-Discipline Coordination - Work closely with engineering, mission planning, quality, and logistics groups to resolve discrepancies and eliminate roadblocks that could affect sortie readiness.
Performance Metrics & Continuous Improvement - Track safety, quality, schedule, and cost metrics; lead corrective-action initiatives and apply lean-manufacturing principles to continually improve flight-line efficiency.
What's In It For You:
• 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.
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Second shift typically from 1pm-1am
Requires onsite Monday- Thursday
Basic Qualifications
Flight-Line Expertise - Proven experience in aircraft launch, recovery, and sortie support acquired at senior enlisted levels
Hands-On Technical Background - Practical experience with Tech data (T.O), 781-form documentation, mechanical systems, fuel systems, airframe/structural work, and systems-integration on high-performance aircraft.
Regulatory Knowledge - Familiarity with AFI 00-20-1 and DCMA-8210 aircraft-operations requirements (or comparable military/industry standards).
Security Clearance - Active Secret clearance (investigation or continuous evaluation completed within the past 5 years) and eligibility for Special Program Access
Flightline Leadership Experience
Desired Skills
Familiarity with active flight-line and ground-operations procedures.
Proven ability to ensure mission readiness and solve complex operational problems.
Hands-on experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management System) data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Exposure to lean-manufacturing principles and RCCA (Root-Cause Corrective Action) methodologies.
Technical degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Strong manufacturing/start-up leadership background, with a track record of building and sustaining high-performing teams
• Experience (e.g., CDI/CDQAR, level 7 through 9, or equivalent senior-rank positions in other armed services).d of building high performing teams.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $81500.00 - $151300.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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