[redacted] Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine. This exciting position is with our historic Skunk Works program. Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheed\'s Aeronautics business area responsible for advanced systems development including conceptual design and rapid prototyping of clean sheet solutions and improvements and derivatives to existing systems. The ideal skunk is an agile, multi-faceted teammate who loves to solve our customer\'s most difficult challenges. Some of our unclassified projects include the U-2, SR-71 Blackbird, F-22 Raptor, F-117 Nighthawk, and the F-35 Lightening II. Learn more about some of the incredible things we do here: [redacted] • Ideal candidate will lead the team responsible for U-2 aircraft final assembly/flight operations, and specific system maintenance and operational checkouts to include but not limited to electrical and environmental control systems, hydraulics, fuel, power plant, structures, and primary and secondary flight control rigging. • Candidate will lead production activities and represented workforce to accomplish cost, schedule, and quality objectives in the U-2 aircraft PDM/Flight Operations. • Candidate will be responsible to provide a safe work environment and take immediate action to address any unsafe conditions. Implement and enforce importance of FOD, general housekeeping, and 6S Standards. • Must be able to work overtime, weekends/holidays and must be able support 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shift scheduling. • Must be a US Citizen. This position supports a facility that requires special access. • Must be able to obtain Secret security clearance A level 3 employee Typically has 5 - 10 years of professional experience. What’s In It For You Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: • Medical • Dental • 401k • Paid time off • Work/life balance • Career development • Mentorship opportunities • Rewards & recognition Learn more about [redacted]’s comprehensive benefits package here. This position is in Palmdale, CA ? Discover Palmdale. Basic Qualifications: • Aircraft Flight Line experience. • Experience in troubleshooting specific system. maintenance, operational checkouts to include but not limited to electrical and environmental control systems, hydraulics, fuel, power plant, structures, and primary and secondary flight control rigging. • Experience with aircraft reassembly procedures. • Prior leadership/management experience in a Flight Operations or Manufacturing environment. . Desired Skills: • Experience in leading represented employees. • Previous U-2 Flight Line experience. • Previously held Air Force 7vl or Navy/USMC MOS equivalent. • Ability to drive actions to meet or exceed customer satisfaction. • Ability to use good judgment and make timely decisions. • Strong background working with technical manuals on the U-2 program. • Ideal candidate will have leadership experience and have a working knowledge of crew plans and forecasting manpower requirements. • Experience with manufacturing systems such as SFM (Shop Floor Management), EWI (Electronic Work Instructions) and the QADS (Quality Assurance Documentation System) or other industry related manufacturing operating systems. Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Telecommute: The work associated with this position will be performed at the designated [redacted] facility. Work Schedules: [redacted] supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret [redacted] is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Join us at [redacted], where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, [redacted]’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. [redacted] has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.