Chief Of Developmental Flight Operations - Level 6

Chief of Developmental Flight Operations - Level 6

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 is $184,100 - $324,530. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $211,700 - $366,850. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.