Principal Maintenance Trainer - Secret

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 is seeking a Principal Maintenance Trainer for Edwards Air Force Base, CA.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing training systems, conducting classroom and self-paced learning, and providing practical instruction in support of safe maintenance, repair, and operation of aircraft, aircraft systems, ground equipment, tools, test equipment, stores and facilities, according to established procedures. Responsible for analyzing current operating problems and future operating requirements to identify training needs and develop training programs.

Write, edit, and sustain materials for technical instruction. Provide assistance and support to all divisions in determining their training needs, and developing and conducting their maintenance training programs. Establish and direct the maintenance of program wide training and qualification record system. Maintain currency in technical developments, technical training, audiovisual techniques, and should be proficient in teaching methodologies.

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Basic Qualifications: 

• Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of related training experienced; or 6 years of training experience with Bachelor’s Degree; or 4 years with a Master’s.
• Experience in military or civilian aircraft maintenance.
• Experience as a military or civilian aircraft maintenance trainer.
• Experience in training content delivery and instructor methodologies.
• Experience with using Microsoft Office Suite, Learning Content Management Systems, Learning Management Systems, or other related software suites.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, utilize subject matter experts, team members, and established processes to create and sustain training materials under minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills as well as oral and written communication skills are required for the position.
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include alternate/second shifts, extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year. 
• Must meet medical requirements for worldwide travel. Additionally, must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport, willing to complete required travel training, and accept customer furnished quarters for a period up to 90 days away from primary work location.
• Must have an active Secret DoD clearance with ability to maintain that clearance. Have the ability to obtain and retain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from submission is a condition of employment. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Formal Military Instructor Certification/Degree
• Degree in the field of Education
• Experience in courseware development
• Experience with Articulate Storyline
• Experience with Advanced Training Management System (ATMS) or similar Learning/Training Management System

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