Job ID: 731824BR Date posted: Jun. 10, 2026 Program: F-35
Description:Enjoy a rewarding career with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) supporting operations in a very active and high operational tempo Site Manager position for the Italian Air Force (ItAF) at Ghedi Air Base (AB), Italy. Our team is responsible for overseeing all on-site F-35 contractor support operations at Ghedi AB. This position will be the primary customer liaison to ItAF leadership.

What You Will Be Doing
- Be the single-point of contact to oversee all on-
site F-35 contractor support operations at
Ghedi AB, Italy and will be the primary customer liaison to the customer in the field.
- Report to the AFS Field Operations Regional Manager and maintain close coordination with the Sustainment Program Manager in the management of Performance Based Logistics (PBL) requirements.
- Have overall responsibility for on-site contractor technical services, Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS), Interim Contractor Support (ICS) maintenance, Field Support Engineers (FSEs), training system support, support equipment coordination, support for local Maintenance, Upgrade, and Overhaul (MUO) activities, and sustainment spares warehouse liaison services.
- Communicate squadron priorities and needs to the F-35 Lightning Support Center (LSC) and to key Program Management personnel to resolve critical maintenance and supply issues.
- Manage project / support resources in compliance with cost goals and operating budgets and maintain sustained growth of technical and professional competence of the on-site support team.
- Be responsive to the operational and support concerns of the local customer leadership and ensure responsive support is provided by contractor support activities.
- Coordinate and support industry visits and deployed Contractor Field Teams (CFTs) to the site.
- Execute management tasks that include (but are not limited to): oversight of all on-site contractor activities; planning and scheduling of on-site teamwork assignments (including potential contractor deployment packages); enforcement of safety and physical security procedures and directives; management of labor charges and administrative documentation.
- Ensure personnel compliance with program,
company, local customer and government agency policies and procedures; coordinate staffing and training requirements.
- Be willing to work any shift and weekends; travel will be required.
- Must be a United States citizen and possess an active Secret security clearance.
- Must possess a valid US passport and pass a physical examination for overseas work.
- This position provides Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) within Italy. SOFA privileges include: base exchange and commissary access, APO post office box, DOD-sponsored driver's license, privately owned vehicle (POV) registration and annual POV safety inspection, MWR privileges and discounted-fuel rations for first registered-POV.

Who You Are:
You have the impactful ability to inspire, motivate, and guide teams toward achieving goals while fostering a positive work environment. You have strong verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly and facilitate collaboration among team members and stakeholders.

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.
Basic Qualifications:
The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

- At least 10 years of aircraft maintenance, operations or supply professional experience.

- Demonstrated strong team and strategic leadership skills. Demonstrated strong verbal and written skills, as well as ability to lead clear communications techniques are required.

- Demonstrated experience to coach teams, resulting in overall team growth and performance improvements.

- Demonstrated experience managing aircraft, product and systems engineering support.

- Demonstrated working knowledge of aircraft operations in and around aviation/aeronautical environments.
Desired Skills:
The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates:

- Bachelor’s degree from accredited college in related discipline.

- Experience working and interacting with senior management within unit, operations and maintenance communities.

- Knowledge of F-35 pilot and maintainer
systems & processes, and/or logistics support.

- Candidate should possess a broad military aircraft support background and advanced
interpersonal communication skills to be effective in a high tempo operational environment.

- Ability to effectively communicate with supporting entities (e.g., Pratt & Whitney and local base authorities).

- Experience in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) fighter maintenance, training and/or operations support desirable.

- Prior military or civilian equivalent operational maintenance & logistics experience desirable -- specifically organizational and intermediate maintenance experience.

- Should be considered an expert authority in maintenance, operations and support disciplines.

- Interim Contractor Support (ICS) experience to include retrofit management desirable.

- Familiarity with the F-35 logistics, autonomic logistics information system (ALIS), technical publications approach and supportable low observable (SLO) support concept desirable.

- Advanced proficiency in the Italian language is desired.
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Product Support
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First