Global Hawk Aircraft Maintenance Manager 1 (Italy)

Global Hawk Aircraft Maintenance Manager (NAS Sigonella, Italy) Position

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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced technical professional to lead and manage the NGDS Sigonella USAF Global Hawk Maintenance/Field Service Representative (FSR) team.

The Aircraft Maintenance Manager will be responsible for the daily planning, scheduling, operations, and direction of NGDS employees assigned to the location. The Aircraft Maintenance Manager will actively assist or provide direction to the FSR Team as required to accommodate the USAF customer ground and flight operations. This position will work closely with the NGAS Site Lead to ensure the RQ-4B Global Hawks are (logistically) functional and available for customer operations tempo. Responsible for collection and reporting of system maintenance data metrics to support Reliability and Maintainability efforts. Ensures the system is configured in accordance with the Program's Configuration and Data Management Plans. Ensures maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities are conducted in accordance with established policies and procedures. Follows and assists in any ground operating procedures audits, inspections, and/or compliance reviews. Provides feedback to NGDS/AS leadership during daily maintenance pass downs, shift turnover or meetings. Acts as Liaison between NGDS Program Management and onsite personnel.

This position requires 100% travel/relocation to NAS Sigonella, Italy and may include secondary travel to OCONUS locations in support of any air vehicle diverts or customer operation. This position will be a long-term expatriate opportunity. This position will include Flight Arrangement(s), Household Good Shipment, HOLA, COLA and other incentives for working this assignment overseas.

• Supports the NGAS Site Lead for the schedule and technical performance of the Global Hawk maintenance & ground operations.
• Supports the Program Manager as the site’s point of contact for all FSR function(s), and logistic activities of the unmanned RQ-4B Global Hawk aircraft.
• Participates in daily review sessions with customer to discuss schedule, and technical performance of the AV & maintenance team efforts.
• Oversees any FSR support to maintenance, servicing, repair, and overhaul of UAS/air vehicles. Must become an expert in all associated subsystems to ensure that they are in good mechanical condition and maintain airworthiness/safety.
• Maintains interfaces with all departments having direct impact on the air vehicles and field support systems. Must adhere to configuration management, technical orders, field modification, repair programs, software support, support equipment and other field support activities.
• Provides knowledge/experience of all RQ-4B specific technical publications/data & NG engineering requirements.
• Works towards milestones as it pertains to program & customer schedules, aircraft deliveries, & flight/ground operations.
• Ensures adherence to contract Statement of Work (SOW), IAW local NGAS requirements to perform maintenance, and/or flight operations.
• Identifies problems and recommends solutions, such as allocation of resources or modification of contractual specifications.
• Assists with audits, program inspections, and suggests appropriate corrective actions/adjustments to maintain contract compliance/performance.
• Direct management of NGDS employees/schedules/training and provides overall feedback via quarterly performance reviews.
• Recommends procedure changes to improve maintainability of aircraft and timely inspections.
• Will reference manufacturers' technical manuals & explore engineering consultation for specifications (as needed) to determine feasibility of repair or replacement of AV components/structural repair.
• Available to work and/or modify multiple shifts as needed to maintain customers operational support function.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate technical discipline and 5 years of relevant experience. Additional experience 10+ years in related technical field will be considered in lieu of degree
• Must have an active US DOD Secret Clearance
• Proven leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Comfortable/confident working in flight operations environment
• Must be willing to travel/live 100% of time abroad for a minimum of 2 years
• Must have valid/current passport credentials.
• Must have technical RQ-4B Global Hawk aircraft experience (or similar)
• Able to work independently or with minimal supervision
• Must be able to obtain and keep a CAC and USAF/NAVY military installation access

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in managing a maintenance department supporting an FSR function.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Understanding of Global Hawk Aircraft Maintenance Processes and Procedures

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