Job Description
The Manger-Operations Fleet Management Team will be responsible for the management and delivery of Fleet Management & Continuing Airworthiness activities across Flight Solutions contracts, including key areas of Sustainment on the F-35 Lightning II program. The role will act as a key interface both internally and externally by working closely with BAE Systems Stakeholders and the Customer community.

The team is predominately focused on delivering key Aircraft Maintenance & Continuing Airworthiness/Fleet Management tasks including; Lifed Item Tracking, Maintenance Tasking, Fleet Planning and Technical Aircraft Records in support of Lockheed Martin (LM) and the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) on the F-35 Program.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Typically 6+ years progressive experience in Aircraft Maintenance & Fleet Management/Continuing Airworthiness and a Bachelor's Degree or 4+ years with a Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering/Fleet Management/Continuing Airworthiness or equivalent additional relevant experience, preferably working in both Operations and Functional environments.

Complete understanding of industry Aircraft Maintenance & Continuing Airworthiness Regulations & Standards and application of principles, concepts, practices and standards along with wide application of technical principles. To include AS9100D, ICAO, EASA, FAA and other customer regulations/standards relevant to F-35s Common Maintenance Standard (CMS).

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE:

Fully knowledgeable and with senior technical level experience of all the discipline areas required to deliver a fleet management service

Experience and understanding of operating as part of a complex, multi-organization international program recognizing different cultural drivers, motivations for being involved in the program, political agenda and the like. The role is responsible for the Project & Operational Management for F35 Fleet Operations deliverables. These include Lifed Item Tracking, Maintenance Tasking, Fleet Planning and Technical Aircraft Records.

LEADERSHIP:

Senior technical role with the ability to relate to and influence people
Provides clear direction on priorities, empowering others to deliver
Creates successful partnerships that balance the long-term relationship with shorter-term financial outcomes.
Experience dealing in the customer and supplier environments
Understands how decisions drive BAE Systems' strategic actions and impact the business

Must be able to build coalitions both internally and externally, drawing on a broad and diverse range of stakeholders.

PROBLEM SOLVING:

High level of autonomy to resolve operational issues to maintain schedule, cost or quality issues
Comfortable working with complexity, ambiguity, tensions, uncertainty and without clear boundaries, sometimes with limited data, using judgement to determine a balanced business outcome.
Capable problem solver and decision maker able to create innovative solutions
Makes evaluative judgments of both factual and qualitative information drawn from a variety of sources

Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education:
Masters in related field

Preferred Experience & Skills:
Previous experience in military fast jet operations & maintenance

BUSINESS EXPERTISE:

Understand of the complexities and subtleties of the F35 business, including understanding of scale, complexity, sensitivity, ambiguity, risk or strategic impact

In depth understanding of the business issues particularly the two way "cause and effect" relationship for the strategic, financial and operational function of the business

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Demonstrates how people are valued
Collaborative with internal and external stakeholders
Influences others by understanding of the priorities, style and approach of key stakeholders
Takes collective responsibility with other senior managers for the overall performance of the business
Adaptive leadership style
Politically savvy

An effective communicator, able to manage messages into multiple audience

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Track record of delivering complex programs to time, cost and quality

Experience and understanding of operating as part of a complex, multi-organization international program recognizing different cultural drivers, motivations for being involved in the program, political agenda and the like

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118504 - $201457

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.