Principal Product Trainer (OCONUS - Europe)Falls Church, VA
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Requisition ID: R10175964

  • Category: Technical Support

  • Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States of America

  • Clearance Type: Secret

  • Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

  • Shift: Shift X (United States of America)

  • Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

  • Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

  • Positions Available: 2

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.  

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems has an opening for a Principal Product Trainer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located OCONUS - Europe.

Job Description

Your duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Provide Subject Matter Expertise in aircraft systems, on-site instruction and task training for customer maintainers.

  • Assist customer with resolving complex aircraft maintenance discrepancies / anomalies. Apply comprehensive technical expertise to sole moderate to complex problems.

  • Utilize aircraft ground support equipment to perform aircraft maintenance tasks.

  • Learn other specialties for total team performance in aircraft build, removal and installation of aircraft components, operational and functional checks, and modification or other maintenance roles. 

  • Conduct maintenance operations in accordance with policies and procedures set forth by governing regulatory documents to include tool control, quality, safety, aircraft maintenance documentation, etc.

  • Conduct on-aircraft task training for maintainers. 

  • Coordinate training schedules with military customer.

  • Provide training completion records to military service representatives for insertion into training records.

  • Maintain courseware instruction and on-aircraft task training by conducting periodic reviews of course material and incorporating updates as required. 

  • stablish strong working relationship with contract/military customer. 

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Basic Qualifications:  

  • Must have 9 years of F-35 experience. Will consider a bachelor's degree and 5 years of applied experience; or, a master's degree and 3 years of experience.

  • 4 Years hands-on military aircraft airframe, powerplants, and/or air vehicle systems maintenance experience. Must be able to provide historical training records and/or certificates detailing completion of aircraft technical training courses and all aircraft task qualifications.

  • US Air Force Red X certified 5 or 7-skill level, US Navy/Marine Corps CDI/CDQAR, or equivalent FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) License.

  • A current Secret or higher Clearance.  

  • Ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance, as required. 

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

  • Able to meet the physical demands of this position, including regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, handle, and/or feel, reach. (The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist). 

  • Attended a military or civilian Basic Instructor Course.

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Experience with working multiple aircraft and programs simultaneously.

  • Lead Production Supervisor or Maintenance Control Supervisor experience.

  • Highly skilled in using MS Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.

  • Experience identifying and procuring consumables, HAZMAT, tooling, and spare parts required for specific operations.

  • Experience developing courseware and training products.

Salary Range: $73,300 - $109,900

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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