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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Manager 2 to join our team of qualified individuals within our Flight Operations organization. This position will be located at Ellsworth AFB, SDwith initial onboarding and training located at another CONUS location prior to location assignment.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation

In this role, you will be responsible for…

Key Responsibilities:

Leads the daily operations of the aircraft team to include leading, managing, motivating, developing, and engaging a team of aircraft mechanics and technicians in a dynamic environment
Oversees maintenance servicing, repairing and overhauling aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure that aircraft are in good mechanical condition and safe for flight
Ensures customer maintenance requirements are met
Schedules maintenance and inspections
Releases aircraft for flight
Recommends procedure changes to improve maintainability of aircraft and timely inspections
Consults manufacturers manuals for specifications and determines feasibility of repair or replacement
Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal and external representatives concerning specific operations
Coordinates with customer and support agencies on all constraints and risks affecting critical path milestones
Develops, tracks, updates, and reports status of product/requirements for contracted work to program leadership
Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies problems, and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources
Collaborates with local customers on routine and max level effort maintenance events and schedule changes to support aircraft maintenance operations
Participates in maintenance meetings with the customer and provides maintenance status briefings at the customer’s request
Works with functional and program leadership to ensure proper staffing and performance goals

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, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of military or civilian aircraft maintenance experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 years of military or civilian aircraft maintenance experience; OR a High school diploma/GED with 9 years of military or civilian aircraft maintenance experience
2 years of leadership experience
Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills as well as oral and written communication skills
Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time
Must be able to travel to various locations for initial training for a minimum of 24 weeks prior to relocating to the permanent location
Must be able and willing to work on an aircraft flightline year round
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
Ability to obtain Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) certification and enrollment within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company, and maintenance of same.
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company

Preferred Qualifications:

Active US Government Top Secret clearance
USAF or equivalent Aircraft Maintenance Flightline Expeditor or Production Superintendent experience
Knowledge of USAF or equivalent aircraft maintenance processes and procedures
Prior management experience

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Primary Level Salary Range: $109,000.00 - $163,400.00The 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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job ID

R10251351

Security Clearance

SECRET

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.

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