Senior Flight Simulation Trainer - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA, is seeking a Principal Flight Simulation Trainer to join a diverse team developing advanced training materials for flight operations.

The role requires a degree, 3–5+ years in flight operations training, active Secret clearance, and experience with CBT tools such as Adobe Captivate and JIRA. You will collaborate across programs to ensure high-quality instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related professional/military experience in Flight Operations training/materials development, OR a Masters degree and 3 years, OR a PhD and 1 year.
• Active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain initial SAP access via a PAR before employment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program, Engineering, and Mission Assurance teams to develop and integrate capability updates into Operations O&S computer-based training materials in accordance with SOW requirements and company procedures.
• Ensure all developed training materials align with company standards and specific program requirements.
• Identify gaps and deficiencies in training content, devices, and processes, and recommend improvements to address them.
• Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems, leveraging established precedents and applicable company policies when appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of aircraft systems, normal and emergency procedures, and flight operations concepts.

Skills

Flight operations training

Training materials development

adult learning principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Adobe Captivate

JIRA

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA, is seeking a Principal Flight Simulation Trainer to join a diverse team developing advanced training materials for flight operations.

The role requires a degree, 3–5+ years in flight operations training, active Secret clearance, and experience with CBT tools such as Adobe Captivate and JIRA. You will collaborate across programs to ensure high-quality instruction.