Principal or Sr Principal Flight Simulation Trainer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 89,400 - 134,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Annual bonuses

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP) in Melbourne, FL is looking for a Principal Flight Simulation Trainer to develop detailed flight training curriculum and oversee training sessions. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and multiple years of relevant experience, along with a strong command of Microsoft tools and training methodologies.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid aircrew rating, demonstrate their training expertise, and ensure compliance with federal aviation regulations.

This position features a structured work schedule with no remote options, requiring potential travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in training and development materials for Level 3, 8+ years for Level 4.
• Rated Aircrew qualification required.
• Instructor qualification within the past 5 years is necessary.
• Proficient with Microsoft products and able to maintain security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Develop flight training curriculum and lesson plans.
• Lead functionality testing and resolution of technical issues.
• Conduct training sessions and evaluate trainee progress.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure curriculum meets needs.

Skills

Training and development materials

Microsoft products

Instructional Systems Design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Atlassian tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work – and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

This requisition may be filled at the Principal or Sr Principal level based on requirements listed below.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Flight Simulation Trainer/ Sr. Principal Flight Simulation Trainer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL for the Product Support Group. Operating on our 9/80 schedule meaning you will get every other Friday off. The position has no opportunity for remote or telework.

Responsibilities

• Translates complex aircraft systems and flying procedures to develop detailed flight training curriculum content, including lesson plans, and exercises tailored to specific aircraft types and student skill levels.
• Elicits software and hardware requirements through detailed analysis of technical data to meet customer requirements.
• Leads cross-functional efforts on device functionality testing and the resolution of technical issues.
• Performs product demonstrations of device functionality and capability in support of program milestones and incentives.
• Collaborate with product trainers and engineering teams to provide input on curriculum design and device functionality based on external stakeholder training needs.
• Troubleshoot training device issues with hardware and software engineers to resolve technical problems.
• Test and validate training scenarios within aircrew training devices to ensure accuracy, realism and technical alignment with regulations and standards.
• Conducts instructional sessions, briefings, follow‑ups, and proficiency checks on flight simulators in accordance with federal air regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Evaluates trainee progress and recommends qualification or additional training. Reviews simulator design and training effectiveness to provide maximum proficiency.
• Coordinates utilization schedules for training flight crews and necessary engineering support.
• Utilize Instructional Systems Design to solve complex learning and performance problems.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Flight Simulation Trainer (Level 3)

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years’ experience in training and development materials; OR a Masters' Degree with 3 years’ experience in training and development materials.
• Rated Aircrew (Pilot, Navigator, Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO), Weapon System Officer (WSO), Naval Flight Officer (NFO)).
• Instructor qualification within the past 5 years.
• Proficient with Microsoft products.
• Final US Government Secret Clearance to be considered and the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top‑Secret Clearance.
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Flight Simulation Trainer (Level 4)

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years’ experience in training and development materials; OR a Master's Degree with 6 years’ experience in training and development materials.
• Rated Aircrew (Pilot, Navigator, Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO), Weapon System Officer (WSO), Naval Flight Officer (NFO)).
• Instructor qualification within the past 5 years.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Final US Government Secret Clearance to be considered and the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top‑Secret Clearance.
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in STEM.
• FTU / FRS instructor.
• Experienced/ combat mission ready in one or more combat mission design series (MDS) or type/model/series (TMS) with A, F, or B designations.
• U. S. Air Force or U.S. Navy Weapons School graduate (e.g., USAFWS, TOPGUN, HAVOC, MAWTS).
• Experience in task analysis procedures and training systems products.
• Experience with Atlassian suite of cloud‑based collaboration tools.
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework.
• Experience with databases.
• Experience using courseware development tools.
• Experience with military courseware development.
• A current, active in‑scope Government Top‑Secret clearance.
• B-1, B-2, or B-52 experience.
• Instructional System Design (ISD) education, training, and /or experience from an accredited institution, ACC ISD principles course, ACC classroom instructor course, training support squadron (TRSS) detachment experience.

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category: Flight Operations