Principal Product Trainer - Aircraft Maintenance

Northrop Grumman; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an experienced Principal Product Trainer - Aircraft Maintenance to join our Edwards AFB team. The role focuses on establishing and directing maintenance training systems, delivering classroom and hands-on instruction, and ensuring up-to-date training materials for safe aircraft operation and maintenance.

The position requires 5 years of related experience (or 3 with a Master’s) in Avionics/Low Observable maintenance, the ability to travel ~25%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience; or 9 years of related experience in lieu of formal degree.
• Experience in military or civilian aircraft Avionics or Low Observable maintenance.
• Must maintain required medical/training qualifications for worldwide travel.
• Must be willing to travel worldwide for at least 25% annually.
• Active US Government Secret clearance (with BI within past 5 years or Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance in a reasonable time.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and directing maintenance training systems and providing classroom instruction and hands-on training for aircraft and ground support equipment.
• Managing training records for assigned personnel and work centers.
• Providing formal instructor training to other maintenance trainers.
• Analyzing operating problems to identify training needs and develop programs.
• Writing, editing, and sustaining training material from manuals and drawings.
• Guiding divisions in determining training needs and developing maintenance training programs.
• Maintaining program-wide training and qualification records.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Learning Management Systems

Adobe Captivate

ADDIE modeling

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for an experienced Principal Product Trainer - Aircraft Maintenance to join our team at Edwards AFB, CA.

Roles And Responsibilities Will Include

• Ability to work under minimum supervision with strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including oral and written communication skills.


• Establishing and directing maintenance training systems, conducting classroom instruction, self-paced learning, and practical instruction to provide technical knowledge for the safe maintenance, repair, and operation of aircraft, aircraft systems, ground support equipment, tools, test equipment, and facilities, according to established procedures.


• Providing training records management for assigned personnel and work centers.


• Providing formal instructor training to other Maintenance Trainers.


• Analyzing current operating problems and future operating requirements to identify training needs and develop training programs.


• Writing, editing, and sustaining training material for instruction using technical manuals, process documents, and product drawings.


• Providing guidance and supporting all divisions in determining their training needs and developing and conducting their maintenance training programs.


• Establishing and directing the maintenance of program wide training and qualification record systems.


• Maintaining currency in technical developments, technical training, audiovisual techniques, and should be proficient in teaching methodologies.


• Ability to initiate and execute small training projects with minimal management oversight.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience; or 9 years of related experience in lieu of formal degree.


• Experience in military or civilian aircraft Avionics or Low Observable maintenance.


• Following commencement of employment, must maintain required medical/training qualifications for worldwide travel to completely support statement of work.


• Must be willing to travel worldwide for at least 25% annually in support of statement of work.


• Must hold an Active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).


• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active US Government Top Secret Clearance.


• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.


• Formal Military Instructor Certification/Degree.


• Experience in courseware development/ISD/ADDIE modeling.


• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Learning Management Systems, Learning Content Management Systems, Adobe Captivate products, and other related software suites.

Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00

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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.