Aircraft Maintenance Manager 1, USN Triton/UAE
Requisition ID: R10119097
Category: Flight Operations
Location: Patuxent River, Maryland, United States of America | Unknown City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates+ 1 more
Citizenship required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Top Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: Any (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 50% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
Aircraft Maintenance Manager, USN Triton/UAE
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Services is seeking an experienced Manager to join its dynamic team of technical professionals & lead the (USN Triton/MQ-4C) Maintenance Department located in the United Arab Emirates.
Job Description:
Supervisory or personnel management responsibilities for more than one integrated support element, including systems analysis, spares, provisioning, technical data, training, maintenance or modifications, support equipment and facilities.
- Responsible to the Program Manager for the schedule and technical performance of the NGDS USN/Triton (UAE) Maintenance Department.
- Supports the Program Manager as the company's single point of contact for all (O & D Level) maintenance/FSR function(s), and Logistic activities of the unmanned MQ-4C Triton aircraft.
- Will participate in daily review sessions with customer to discuss schedule, and technical performance of the AV & maintenance team.
- The Maintenance Manager oversees 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 Naval Aviation Maintenance Programs/NAVAIR technical publications/data & NG engineering requirements.
- Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to integrated master schedules (IMS) as it pertains to the air vehicles and ground support shelters.
- Responsible for adherence to contracts Statement of Work (SOW), Ground/Contractor Operating Procedures (GOP/COP) IAW DCMA 8210.1c/d, maintenance, and flight/operations schedules.
- Identifies problems and recommends solutions, such as allocation of resources or modification of contractual specifications.
- Assists with audits, program inspections, and incorporates appropriate corrective actions/adjustments to maintain contract compliance/performance.
- Direct management of employees/schedules/training and provides overall feedback via annual/semi performance rating & review.
- Will recommend 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
- May require Safe for Flight certification/designation.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have 9 years of experience with a HS Diploma or bachelor’s degree (or higher) in an appropriate technical discipline and 5 years of relevant experience.
- An Active DoD Secret clearance is required
- Must have ability to upgrade/maintain a Top-Secret clearance up to SCI/Poly requirement.
- Must have strong communication/collaboration skills to relay important program details between multiple OCONUS site locations
- Must be willing to travel/live abroad (OCONUS)
- Must have valid/current passport credentials.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in managing a maintenance department supporting a Naval Aviation Program/NAVAIR
- MQ-4C (USN)Triton maintenance/management experience, and/or Navy/Marine Corps Maintenance Control
- Safe for Flight experience
- Knowledgeable of DCMA INST 8210.1c/d, OPNAVINST 4790.2 and DOD Contractor Performance Assessment Reports.
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- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
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