Sr Principal Maintenance Trainer

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking experienced Senior Principal Maintenance Trainers to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located at Beale AFB, CA with initial onboarding and training located at another CONUS location for up to 12 months prior to location assignment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Establishing and directing maintenance training systems, conducting classroom, 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.

• Provide formal instructor training to other Maintenance Trainers.

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

• Writes, edits, and sustains training material for instruction.

• Provides guidance and supports all divisions in determining their training needs and developing and conducting their maintenance training programs.

• Establishes and directs the maintenance of program wide training and qualification record system.

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

Basic Qualifications: 

·         Must have a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related job experience; or a Master’s degree with 6 years of related job experience.

• Experience as a formal military or civilian training instructor.

• Experience in military or civilian aircraft maintenance.

• Experience in training content delivery and instructor methodologies.

• Experience with using Microsoft Office Suite, Learning Content Management Systems, Learning Management Systems, or other related software suites.

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, utilize subject matter experts, team members, and established processes to create and sustain training materials under minimal supervision.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills as well as oral and written communication skills are required for the position.

• Ability to lead small teams for training projects with minimal management oversight.

• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include alternate/second shifts, extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year. 

• Must maintain required medical/training qualifications for worldwide travel as a condition of employment.

• Mandatory 25% annual travel requirement as a condition of employment.

• Active Secret DoD clearance with ability to maintain that clearance as a condition of employment.

• Ability to obtain and retain Special Access Program clearance is a condition of employment. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Formal Military Instructor Certification/Degree
• Experience in courseware development/ISD/ADDIE modeling
• Experience with Adobe Captivate products

Primary Level Salary Range: $102,000.00 - $153,000.00

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.