F Aircrew Flight Equipment Readiness Integration and Sustainment Analyst SME
Position Description
Position Title:
F-35 Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Readiness Integration & Sustainment Analyst / Subject Matter Expert
Location:
Langley AFB, VA (Onsite)
Paradigm Max Q is redefining defense industry support. Founded in 2023, we combine elite talent, disciplined execution, and innovative thinking to deliver measurable results that improve readiness and reduce costs for the government and warfighter. As a rapidly growing SDVOSB, we are committed to operational excellence, accountability, and building a high‑performing organization that delivers exceptional results for our customers. Our mission is to deliver measurable results that strengthen national defense and empower those who serve.
PositionSummary
Paradigm Max Q is seeking a highly experienced F‑35 Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Readiness Integration & Sustainment Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support Air Combat Command (ACC/A3) operational readiness and aircrew safety. This position integrates AFE sustainment activities with aircraft modernization timelines, operational requirements, and enterprise sustainment processes to ensure early identification, rapid adjudication, and timely resolution of AFE issues impacting flight operations.
The role requires a senior professional with deep understanding of AFE systems, ALIS, F‑35 Supply system, PAIRs, and operational integration who can bridge the gap between operational units, sustainment organizations, and acquisition stakeholders – directly protecting aircrew safety while enabling sustained fleet readiness.
Key Responsibilities AFE – Configuration Alignment- Track aircraft platform configuration changes impacting AFE systems (e.g., helmets, oxygen systems, life support interfaces, and egress equipment).
- Identify risks and conflicts arising from hardware modifications, software updates, and technical data changes affecting AFE compatibility.
- Coordinate with JPO, Lockheed Martin, and program offices to resolve AFE‑configuration mismatches prior to fielding or operational impact.
- Establish and maintain an enterprise AFE issue tracker aggregating inputs from Wings, Groups, and Squadrons.
- Ensure AFE discrepancies are surfaced early, categorized appropriately, and routed to the correct functional or decision authority.
- Coordinate resolution actions with Lockheed Martin, JPO functional teams, logistics centers, and program offices.
- Monitor issue closure timelines, identify systemic delays, and drive escalations as required to protect safety of flight and readiness.
- Gather and synthesize inputs from AFE shops, flying squadrons, and Wing leadership to inform enterprise planning.
- Synchronize AFE timelines with aircraft modification schedules, depot induction windows, and capability upgrades.
- Anticipate AFE impacts associated with new basing actions, force structure changes, or capability introductions.
- Facilitate recurring AFE synchronization forums and working groups across ACC, JPO, and operational units.
- Develop and maintain AFE dashboards providing leadership visibility into risks, trends, and execution status.
- Prepare senior leader read‑aheads, briefs, issue papers, and decision support products.
- Elevate AFE issues requiring senior leader decisions with clear COAs and risk trade‑offs.
- Ensure AFE sustainment activities align with safety‑of‑flight requirements, Technical Order (TO) updates, and training or qualification needs.
- Identify recurring AFE issues and recommend policy, procedural, or governance updates to improve execution.
- Support standardization efforts to improve consistency of AFE readiness across operational units.
- Enterprise AFE issue tracker with adjudication status and resolution timelines
- AFE readiness dashboards and leadership visibility products
- Configuration alignment and risk assessment products
- Senior leader briefings, decision memoranda, and issue papers
- Recommendations for policy, procedural, and execution improvements
- Bachelor's degree (required)
- Master's degree (preferred)
- 10+ years supporting F‑35 Weapons…
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