F-35 Sustainment Co-Ordinator in Cheltenham

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry, and we are committed to providing a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We consider a variety of working options, including hybrid home/office, flexible working, and part or full time employment to suit your lifestyle.

We are looking for a F‑35 Sustainment Co‑ordinator who will support the Sustainment Lead in planning, executing and overseeing F‑35 sustainment, ensuring on‑time delivery and customer satisfaction. The role is deputy to the F‑35 Sustainment Lead and acts as a key liaison between internal operations (including Manhattan), engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to manage performance and resolve issues.

• Develop, maintain and monitor the Lines of Balance linked to the recovery/delivery schedules ensuring there is a plan for every part.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs), including TAT and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate with Operations to allocate resources, prioritise workloads, and resolve bottlenecks.
• Work with the engineering teams to log turn‑backs (test yield, quality issues, etc.) and to identify and drive near‑ and longer‑term corrective actions.
• Support preparation for Customer updates and coordinate inputs for Customer reviews relating to F‑35 MICAP.

• Work cross‑functionally with Programme Management, Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, Logistics, and Supply Chain to ensure program alignment.

• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Escalate critical issues affecting schedule or cost, coordinating resolution across teams.

• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders under the direction of the F‑35 Sustainment Lead.
• Provide regular status updates, host review meetings, and manage customer expectations.

• Working knowledge of the repairs process, work package management and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to analyse operational data and identify trends, bottlenecks, or improvement opportunities.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation (work orders, repair manuals, drawings).
• Strong stakeholder management and customer‑facing communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Effective decision‑making under time and operational constraints.

• Flexible working within core working hours.
• 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays.
• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Pension Scheme – less than 5 years’ service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years’ service + up to 7.5% employer contributions.
• Sports and social club.
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events.

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures, and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.