F35 Training Operations Manager / Swidwin / Poland

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Training Operations Manager (TOM) to support and lead F 35 training operations in Swidwin, Poland.

The selected candidate will manage and execute daily F 35 training operations team activities, support Polish Air Force (PAF) military pilots to maintain qualification levels using Full Mission Simulators (F Sim) and other F 35 Pilot Training Devices (PTDs), and assist in executing customer approved pilot training syllabi, upgrades, and tactics training. The instructor will operate the Instructor Operating Station (IOS) and be an F 35 Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting pilot training and tactics development, as well as recommendations for courseware updates.
The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin team at dedicated training sites to fulfill F 35 training and continuation training objectives. They will also implement and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs, and policies, as directed. The candidate must maintain a Secret level security clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access. They must also possess an appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.
Primary duties include
• Build, coordinate and schedule daily training related activities and manage all permanent party and visiting RMS personnel.
• Manage personnel hiring actions, logistical coordination for base access and badging (IVRs), Visit Access Requests (VARs), SOU U/SOU C access, lodging, and site integration.
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly coordination with the PAF to merge training priorities into a coherent, executable schedule to support customer needs and ensure contract obligations are fulfilled.
• Oversee continuous training (CT) and formal syllabi course preparation, including Scenario Generation development for all training missions, briefing guide updates, and conversion of instructional materials to PAF standards.
• Coordinate with PAF Training and Standardization & Evaluation personnel to ensure proper training flow and execution of customer training programs, including syllabus adherence, instructor availability, and grade sheet completion.
• Manage and assist in the maintenance and advancement of the site’s training devices, including courseware and IT equipment arrival and integration, hardware and software installs, configuration management, audits and related activities, as directed by the RMS Enterprise team.
Additional duties
• Employee engagement: Provide performance feedback to employees and engage with them on career goals and development.
• Assist in the preparation of training and maintenance schedules, compliance of personnel training records, and adherence to enterprise standards.
• Evaluate and monitor students’ performance from course start through graduation.
• Work closely with other Lockheed Martin team members at additional training sites to fulfill F 35 schoolhouse and continuation training objectives.
The job may require a flexible work schedule to provide coverage for on site customer requirements.
Additional Responsibilities
• Customer coordination with scheduling (operations and maintenance): Provide the designated customer representative with a proposed “30 90 day” plan for approval of PTD utilization, including scheduled maintenance downtime.
• Sortie Completion and Readiness Reporting (SCAR): Accurate and timely submission of daily and weekly training and device information.