F135 Global Operations Center Specialist (onsite)

F135 Operations Center Analyst

The F135 Lighting Sustainment Center Team seeks an F135 Operations Center Analyst at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, facility. As part of the F135 Sustainment Organization, the Lightning Sustainment Center and Operations Center are responsible for 24/7 propulsion system support and integration across the entire F135 value stream.

In this role, you will serve as an Operations Center Analyst, providing internal and external customers with advanced knowledge of the F135 propulsion system and its integration with F-35 tactical operations. Your primary focus will be maintaining operational readiness across the global fleet. You will regularly participate in fleet health reviews with key stakeholders and provide Pratt & Whitney status updates to enable effective planning and scheduling by customers.

The F-35/F135 program continues to expand by approximately 100 aircraft annually, offering the individual in this role significant exposure to the sustainment of one of the world's largest and most advanced military aviation programs. Join the Pratt & Whitney Sustainment team and be part of this critical mission.

What You Will Do:

• Provide support on F135 fleet issues and operational status, acting as the primary liaison between internal teams, supply chain, and external stakeholders to ensure aligned fleet sustainment.
• Monitor and manage non-mission capable (NMC) status, support daily operational meetings, and provide critical propulsion readiness data to support informed decision-making and global fleet readiness.
• Validate and manage purchase order demands using SAP, JTD, and Maintenix; track and update Action Requests (ARs) and ensure accurate fleet status documentation.
• Analyze fleet inspection and time-change requirements, advise field sites on purchase order placement, and monitor open requirements for emerging issues and scarce asset requests.
• Support and lead team training events, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to a 24/7/365 operational environment, including shift flexibility, weekend/holiday support, and EH&S compliance.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• BA degree in related Aviation Management/engineering/technical/logistics field required, or an associate degree and 9+ years of experience will be considered in lieu of a BA degree
• A minimum of 5 years of Customer support experience as well as MS Office Suite, specifically MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint required
• A U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced abilities in data analytics and MS Office Suite.
• Comfortable working in a high-pressure, fast-paced military HQ or operations center environment.
• Possess excellent presentation skills with some experience briefing at the executive level (General/Flag Officer and Government/Industry equivalents).