Principal Product Trainer - Aircraft Maintenance

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 Aeronautics Systems is looking for an experienced Principal Product Trainer - Aircraft Maintenance to join our team at Edwards AFB, CA.

Roles and Responsibilities will include:

• Ability to work under minimum supervision with strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including oral and written communication skills.

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

• Providing training records management for assigned personnel and work centers.

• Providing formal instructor training to other Maintenance Trainers.

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

• Writing, editing, and sustaining training material for instruction using technical manuals, process documents, and product drawings.

• Providing guidance and supporting all divisions in determining their training needs and developing and conducting their maintenance training programs.

• Establishing and directing the maintenance of program wide training and qualification record systems.

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

• Ability to initiate and execute small training projects with minimal management oversight.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience; or 9 years of related experience in lieu of formal degree.

• Experience in military or civilian aircraft Avionics or Low Observable maintenance.

• Following commencement of employment, must maintain required medical/training qualifications for worldwide travel to completely support statement of work.

• Must be willing to travel worldwide for at least 25% annually in support of statement of work.

• Must hold an Active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active US Government Top Secret Clearance.

• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

• Formal Military Instructor Certification/Degree.

• Experience in courseware development/ISD/ADDIE modeling.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Learning Management Systems, Learning Content Management Systems, Adobe Captivate products, and other related software suites.