Aircraft Maintenance - Low Observables Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Aircraft Maintenance Manager 2 with Low Observables (LO) experience to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This leadership role is located in Edwards AFB, CA.

The selected candidate will oversee the testing and maintenance of multiple aircraft and aircraft systems.  This position will be located 100% on-site at Edwards AFB, CA.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Ensuring that assigned aircraft are maintained and serviced in accordance with company policy and associated aircraft tech orders and maintenance schedules

• Overseeing all aspects of aircraft LO outer mold line structures, materials, and application as well as all aspects of maintenance on the aircraft on their shift

Daily Roles and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Direct supervision of the staff, managing assignments, and coordinating cost/schedule with program leadership

• Generating aircraft to support tests in accordance with requirements

• Ensuring high accuracy in the documentation and reporting of surface preparation, coating applications, and testing.

• Forecasting, planning, and completing required air vehicle maintenance and modifications

• Scheduling shifts, teams and work packages

• Managing and track air vehicle configuration

• Assigning daily work requirements to the team

• Ensuring compliance with environmental, safety and quality processes

• Ensuring accurate, complete, and current employee training records

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

The selected Candidate must be willing to work various shifts depending on the business needs, including, but not limited to: 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sa, Su) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sa, Su) 1st shift. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree AND 9 years of relevant professional/military experience including a minimum of five years of aircraft Low Observables (LO) maintenance experience; OR a Master's degree and 7 years of relevant professional/military experience including a minimum of five years of aircraft Low Observables (LO) maintenance experience

• Must have prior Leadership / Management experience

• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

• Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a developmental/operational test maintenance environment

• Experience in a US Air Force Combined Test Force (CTF)

• Experience leading an aircraft operation under DCMA Instruction 8210 oversight

• Experience in aircraft modifications and maintenance

Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.