Chief of Developmental Flight Operations - Level 6 Security Clearance

Position: Chief of Developmental Flight Operations - Level 6 with Security Clearance
Location: Edwards Air Force Base

Job Number 711709

Description:

We are Lockheed Martin The Chief of Developmental Flight Operations (CDFO) leads all developmental and engineering flight-test activities, ensuring safe, on-time delivery of program milestones while maintaining the highest standards of quality and risk management. The CDFO serves as the primary point of contact for Lockheed Martin's flight-operations community on all matters related to developmental and engineering flight test and advises senior flight-leadership and program stakeholders on operational, personnel, and safety issues.

What You Will Be Doing Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Program Staffing & Coordination
• Aircrew Currency & Proficiency
• Safety & Compliance
• Inspection & Documentation
• Performance Measurement & Reporting
• Stakeholder Relationships
• Business Integration
** Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
** 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. This position may be located in Fort Worth, TX-Marietta, GA-PAX River, MD-Palmdale, CA-Edwards AFB, CA

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship (required for security clearance).
• Active FAA Air Transport Pilot or Commercial Certificate with appropriate aircraft ratings.
• Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary flight-test teams.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, military flight-test requirements, and Aero Codes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder-management, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Experience with UAV/Small-UAV risk acceptance and operations.
• Proficiency with data-analysis tools and performance-metrics reporting.
• Interim Top Secret or higher security clearance.
Desired

Skills:

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Aviation, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.

• 10+ years progressive experience in flight-test operations, preferably in a large aerospace org.

• Experience with Lockheed Martin or comparable defense-contract flight-test environments.

• Professional certifications (e.g., CFI, CSC, or equivalent).

• Proven record of developing and maintaining CFOPs and safety programs.

• Familiarity with EVMS, cost-schedule integration, and resource-management tools.
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC…