Flight Completion Mgr - L5

Standard Job Description

You will be the C-130 Final Assembly Manager - Level 5 for the Final Assembly, Trim, Engine Shop and Component Paint team which is responsible for delivering high‑quality C130J aircraft.

What You Will Be Doing

As the C-130 Final Assembly Manager - Level 5 you will be responsible for leading culture, safety, FOD, quality, cost and schedule obligations for a 130‑person team on the C130J program.

Your responsibilities will include:

Drive a safety‑first culture and enforce FOD‑control standards.

Ensure product quality meets stringent aerospace requirements.

Manage cost performance and drive continuous improvement.

Maintain schedule fidelity and mitigate delivery risks.

Mentor and develop both salaried staff and artisans/mechanics.

What's In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. 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.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast‑paced aerospace environment. With a proven track record of managing large, diverse teams, you excel at aligning people around common goals, fostering continuous improvement, and delivering results that matter. Your technical acumen and decisive decision‑making make you the ideal partner for the C130J Program.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Marietta, GA

This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta.

Supervises the interior completion of aircraft to include sub-assemblies, avionics, mechanics, and aircraft production sites. Ensures customer, engineering, and FAA specifications and regulations are met. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience leading a team to meet critical schedules, resolve complex and/or time sensitive production challenges
• Experience developing and managing budget and quality performance
• Aircraft manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience working with a represented workforce as well as salaried personnel
• Experience building effective relationships and working with a cross function team; Engineering, Quality, Production Control, etc.
• Experience communicating with senior and executive leadership
• Management Operating System integration and operations experience

Desired Skills

• Strong Character: Integrity, Effort, Problem Solving Mindset
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite
• Earned Value Management experience
• Experience leading on a legacy, tooling controlled, aircraft platform
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize assignments
• Experience driving a culture of continuous improvement through PMT & IPT

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $109700.00 - $203700.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.