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Aircraft Maintenance Manager 1, NGDS/Triton (Guam)
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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking an experienced technical professional to lead & manage the NGDS Guam/Triton MQ-4C Maintenance/FSR Team.
Job Description: The Aircraft Maintenance Manager will be responsible for the (personnel management) daily planning, scheduling, operations & direction of NGDS employees assigned to the location. The right candidate will actively assist or provide direction to FSR Team as required to accommodate the Navy customer ground/flight operations. This position also works closely with our NGAS site leadership to ensure the MQ-4C UAS are (logistically) functional and available for customer ops 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 & assists in any ground operating procedures audits, inspections, and/or compliance reviews IAW DCMA 8210 series Provides feedback to NGAS/DS 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 Guam and may include secondary travel to OCONUS locations in support of any AV divert or customer operation. This assignment will require a minimum of 2 years commitment per International Assignment Agreement.
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 Triton maintenance & ground operations.
- Supports the Program Manager as the site's point of contact for all (O/I Level) maintenance/FSR function(s), and logistic activities of the unmanned MQ-4C Triton aircraft.
- Participates in daily review sessions with customer to discuss schedule, and technical performance of the AV & maintenance team training efforts.
- 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 all MQ-4C specific technical publications/data & NG engineering requirements.
- Works towards milestones and monitors adherence to integrated master schedules (IMS) as it pertains to program & customer schedules, aircraft deliveries, & flight/ground operations.
- Ensures adherence to contract Statement of Work (SOW), any Ground/Contractor Operating Procedures 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 annual/semi-annual performance rating & review.
- 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.
- Will be required to complete engine run (qualified/er)
- May require Safe for Flight certification/designation.
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate technical discipline and 5 years of relevant experience. Additional experience (10+) in related technical field will be considered in lieu of degree.
- Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance upon start.
- Must be eligible to attain/maintain a TS/SCI.
- Must have strong communication skills/delivery methods, ppt, excel, word, Microsoft/teams.
- Comfortable/confident working in flight operations.
- Must be willing to travel/live 100% abroad.
- Must have valid/current passport credentials.
- Must have technical MQ-4C Triton Aircraft experience (or similar)
- Experience in managing a maintenance department supporting an FSR function.
- MQ-4C Aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, ground handling, launch/recovery, Safe for Flight
- NAVY/NAVAIR/NAMP/OPNAVINST 4790.2, OOMA, DCMA 8210 series
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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.