BACN E-11A Site Lead Manager - Aircraft Maintenance Manager 2 - Secret

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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.
 

Are you ready to put your leadership to work at Northrop Grumman?   If so, Our Defense Systems Sector wants you to join our Team as a BACN Program Site Lead, Manager of Aircraft Maintenance Level 2.

This position is located at Robins AFB, GA and requires you to work on site daily

Relocation assistance may be available.

This position requires you work any shift as needed, when needed.

This Site Lead/Manager position operates on a day-to-day basis from Robins AFB, GA (the E-11A Main Operating Base or MOB) delivering E-11A aircraft maintenance to support daily USAF aircrew flight operations to include deploying to support periodic offsite CONUS & OCONUS military exercises.  In addition, the position requires the short-noticeability deploy OCONUS / internationally for periods of up to 180 days to support BACN E-11A maintenance operations when/where the USAF customer requirements dictate.  

Once employed for the role – you must be willing and able to travel normally within 48-72 hours of notification of the travel or as tasked. 

You will be responsible for leading a maintenance team of 30+ aircraft mechanics, avionics technicians, aircraft shift leads, and ground support equipment technicians in execution of aircraft maintenance to meet all USAF E-11A mission requirements from its CONUS base location.  In addition, you will also be responsible for ensuring assigned BACN logisticians & quality control/assurance teams are supporting overall aircraft maintenance objectives and execution of daily

You will also manage support of offsite aircraft maintenance activities during aircraft diversions and other offsite maintenance activities.

Role Specifics

1.  Primary responsibility is for the maintenance generation of a USAF E-11A [Bombardier BD-700 commercial derivative aircraft (CDA) fleet.

2.  Manage all aspects of aircraft maintenance to include planning, execution, quality control, launch and recovery, and direct support to USAF pilots and other personnel.

3.  Responsible for site specific technical statement of work / performance and overall site operations.  

4.  Responsible for all site day-to-day administrative activities of all programs assigned Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) personnel to include employee timesheets, performance evaluations and employee feedback, employee corporate charge card, NGDS and USAF property control, facilities, safety, security, and daily production.

5.  Direct the work of employees assigned from technical aircraft maintenance areas.

6.  Provide overall leadership, guidance, and career development to all site employees.

7.  Ensure adherence to Northrop Grumman and Defense Systems Human Resources policies.

8.  Maintain close coordination with the BACN program manager and is responsible for direct support of NGDS customer/end user.

9.  Maintain close coordination with USAF flying squadron leadership and its operations and maintenance production/scheduling teams, the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node - BACN payload team, USAF & Northrop Grumman Mission System [NGMS] to synchronize aircraft maintenance activities with USAF flying requirements and BACN payload maintenance / upgrades.

10. Execute coordination with assigned Headquarters Air Combat Command (HQ ACC) Acquisition Management and Integration Center (AMIC) Contracting Office Representatives (CORs) on site to including addressing contract non-conformances as it relates to aircraft maintenance, logistics, and the overall sustainment of the CONUS E-11A aircraft fleet.

NGSkills

Basic Qualifications

1.High School diploma or equivalent

AND

2. At least 9 years of Transport/Airlift category maintenance management experience.

3. A bachelor's degree and 5 years of Transport/Airlift category maintenance management experience may be considered.

4. Experience in leading/managing large maintenance organization of 20+ personnel.

5. Possess or able to quickly obtain a DoD secret security clearance

6. Ability to obtain US Passport

7. Military/commercial large aircraft production superintendent expertise

8. Military/commercial large aircraft maintenance experience to include flight line maintenance and expediter expertise.

9. Ability to obtain and maintain a Northrop Grumman Corporate Travel Card.

10. Compliance with US Gov’t/Department of Defense medical and deployment requirements.

11.  Applicants must at a minimum, meet or exceed medical requirements for worldwide travel, which include an annual physical.

Preferred Qualifications

1. FAA certificated A&P/Airframe & Powerplant

2. DoD maintenance program experience [USAF maintenance highly preferred]

3. Bombardier BD-700 commercial derivative aircraft [CDA] and or Global XRS and Global 6000, USAF E-11A aircraft experience

4. Rolls-Royce BR-710 experience [5 or more years]

5. 10 years transport category aircraft experience

6. Special Mission aircraft experience

7. Versed in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel

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Primary Level Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $172,400.00

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.