Requisition ID: R10171820- Category: Engineering
- Location: Emerado, North Dakota, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history. Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems (NGAS) is seeking a Manager Aircraft Manager 1 to join our team in support of the Global Hawk Range Hawk program. This position will be located at our Grand Sky Autonomous Capabilities Center in Grand Sky, ND.
Our Grand Sky Autonomous Capabilities Center pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences, all to provide a decisive advantage to the warfighter. For more information about the Grand Forks region, see www. GrandForksIsCooler.com. Come be a part of our mission!
Position Overview:
The Global Hawk Range Hawk program requires a Ground Operations Manager to lead aircraft maintenance and aircraft modification at our Grand Sky facility. The role of the Ground Operations Manager includes being responsible for all facets of aircraft maintenance and modification to include: scheduling of people and events, execution, tracking, technical troubleshooting, validation testing, and reporting. The role also includes being responsible for estimating and forecasting labor, training, material, and equipment needed to perform task objectives.
Roles and responsibilities (not limited to):
Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering and mission/quality assurance to ensure aircraft maintenance and modification records are documented as required to achieve ground readiness for airworthiness release.
Effectively communicate required resources and equipment, schedule and budget, and task execution to program management, site leadership, and customer/government representatives as required.
Functional homeroom duties for a team of technicians which include attending functional staff meetings, management of personnel (performance reviews, goal setting and coaching), coordination of job assignments, staffing, recruiting, developing process improvement plans and providing input).
The Section Manager duties will require 10-20 of the manger’s time.
Must be able to understand all applicable site and company procedures in regards to ground and flight operations to ensure a safe and effective environment.
Must have excellent communication skills and be capable of working in a matrix environment with multiple sources of management guidance.
Must be able to support occasional travel.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing:upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, Wepioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelor’s and 5 years related experience OR H.S. and 9 years related experience.
Must have ability to obtain and maintain Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
Ability to travel ~10 of the time
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of unmanned air vehicles
Experience conducting aircraft ground operations including maintenance and modifications for military jet aircraft
Experience performing and leading activities that comply with DCMA Work Instruction 8210, AFI 21.101, or comparable aircraft controlled operating procedures
Familiarity with aircraft paint booth operations
Experience interacting with government, military, or other organizations and/or personnel
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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
Salary Range: $99,400 - $149,000
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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.
