Senior Principal Maintenance Trainer

Northrop Grumman; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 87,400 - 131,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a qualified training professional in Oklahoma City to establish and direct technical training for aircraft, systems, and facilities. The role focuses on developing and sustaining courseware, classroom and hands-on instruction, and ensuring training aligns with established procedures and safety standards.

You will coordinate training needs across divisions, maintain records, and stay current with technical advancements while supporting travel to various locations for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 12 years of experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience OR a Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience.
• Experience should be in training and/or maintenance.
• Experience with courseware sustainment.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Must be able to travel to various locations for initial training for a minimum of 24 weeks prior to relocating to the permanent location.
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company

Responsibilities

• Establishes and directs a training system and/or conducts classroom and practical instruction to provide technical knowledge for the safe maintenance, repair, and operation of aircraft, aircraft systems, ground equipment, tools, test equipment, stores and facilities, according to established procedures
• May analyze current operating problems and future operating requirements to identify training needs and develop training programs
• Writes, edits, and produces materials for technical instruction
• Provides assistance and support to all divisions in helping them determine their training needs and develop and conduct their maintenance training programs
• Establishes and directs the maintenance of a training and qualification record system
• Maintains currency in technical developments, technical training, and audiovisual techniques including the maintenance of company aircraft instruction manuals
• Coordinates all required technical training

Skills

Training experience

Maintenance experience

Courseware sustainment

Technical training

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

ADDIE framework

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes.

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret.

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Establishes and directs a training system and/or conducts classroom and practical instruction to provide technical knowledge for the safe maintenance, repair, and operation of aircraft, aircraft systems, ground equipment, tools, test equipment, stores and facilities, according to established procedures
• May analyze current operating problems and future operating requirements to identify training needs and develop training programs
• Writes, edits, and produces materials for technical instruction
• Provides assistance and support to all divisions in helping them determine their training needs and develop and conduct their maintenance training programs
• Establishes and directs the maintenance of a training and qualification record system
• Maintains currency in technical developments, technical training, and audiovisual techniques including the maintenance of company aircraft instruction manuals
• Coordinates all required technical training

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 12 years of experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience OR a Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience
• Experience should be in training and/or maintenance
• Experience with courseware sustainment
• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time
• Must be able to travel to various locations for initial training for a minimum of 24 weeks prior to relocating to the permanent location
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a USAF or Equivalent Mx Training Flight
• Basic Instructor Course or international instructor cert
• Experience with training content development principles: ADDIE (analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate).

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,400.00 - $131,200.00.

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.