Aircraft Maintenance Manager 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This leadership role is located in Mojave, CA.

The Test Directorate of Ground Test Engineering is seeking to hire an Aircraft Maintenance Manager 1. This position will oversee the maintenance, servicing, repair and overhauling of multiple aircraft and aircraft systems associated with several programs based at Mojave, Ca and Fox Air Field in the Antelope Valley.

The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring that assigned aircraft are maintained and serviced in accordance with company policy and associated aircraft tech orders and maintenance schedules. Day to day responsibilities include direct supervision of the staff, managing assignments, coordinating cost and schedule with Program leadership and budgets, and securing parts and materials as necessary.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage/ Monitor day to day assignments and activities of nonexempt and entry level exempt employees to ensure technical compliance

• Ensure all work is done to company and FAA standards and safety is a top priority

• Support planning, scheduling, and budget estimating to meet program expectations

• Work with functional and program leadership to ensure proper staffing and performance goals

• Maintain hangars and facilities per company, safety, and ESH&M standards

• The work will require on-site support on a constantly rotating shift schedule that can include nights & weekends, variance of shifts, & possibly working 3/10s.

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.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Must have a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related professional/military experience OR Master’s degree and 3 years of related professional/military experience OR High School Diploma and 9 years of professional/military experience.

• Must have a current A&P License required

• Must have 1 year of experience with aircraft maintenance/operations

• Must be willing to work a constantly rotating shift schedule that can include nights & weekends, variance of shifts, & possibly working 3/10s.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Previous management/ supervision experience

• Knowledge of Flight Test standards for quality, environmental, and safety policies

• Experience with working multiple aircraft and programs simultaneously

• Current Inspection Authorization (IA) certification 

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.

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.