6 Aerospace jobs in Inyokern

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
**Description**
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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 nation's 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, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking several highly qualified **Aircraft Maintenance** **Manager 2's** for the flight test maintenance team on the Strike program at Edwards AFB, CA.
These positions will oversee the maintenance, servicing, repair and overhauling of multiple aircraft and aircraft systems. The selected candidates will be responsible for ensuring that assigned aircraft are maintained and serviced in accordance with company policy and associated aircraft tech orders and maintenance schedules. Daily responsibilities include direct supervision of the staff, managing assignments, coordinating cost and schedule with Program leadership and budgets, and securing parts and materials as necessary.
This position will be located 100% on-site at Edwards AFB, CA.
Candidates must be willing to work various shifts depending on the business needs: 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 1st shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 2nd shift.
**Roles and Responsibilities:**
+ Generate aircraft to support tests in accordance with requirements from test integration
+ Forecast, plan, and complete required air vehicle maintenance and modifications
+ Schedule shifts, teams and work packages
+ Manage and track air vehicle configuration
+ Assign daily work requirements to the team
+ Ensure compliance with environmental, safety and quality processes
+ Ensure accurate, complete, and current employee training records
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, _W_ _e pioneer:_ setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Must have a Bachelor Degree AND 9 years of relevant professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree and 7 years of relevant professional/military experience, OR 5 years related experience with a PhD
+ Must have prior management / leadership experience
+ Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
+ Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline
+ Experience in a developmental/operational test maintenance environment
+ Experience in a US Air Force Combined Test Force
+ Experience leading an aircraft operation under DCMA Instruction 8210 oversight
Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00
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.
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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

**Description**
**Principal Accountabilities**
+ Plans and coordinates all aircraft maintenance activities; inspections (special, conditional, phase, etc.)
+ Dispatch and monitoring of assigned tasks and associated jobs to work centers.
+ Always keeps Maintenance Director briefed on Aircraft status.
+ Manages work assignments to ensure aircraft availability in support of Flight Schedule requirements
+ Able to monitor the NALCOMIS/OOMA system to report all work performed and current work status
+ Prepares daily Aircraft Maintenance Status Readiness Report (AMSRR) reports in support of aircraft long range maintenance requirements.
+ Coordinates and prioritizes outstanding maintenance actions.
+ Comply with all current sections of the NAVAIRINST 3710.1(series) and CNAFINST 4790.2 Series, as applicable to aircraft maintenance.
+ Maintains aircraft historical records, as well as various other aircraft files in support of aircraft maintenance.
+ Responsible for mission configurations, able to work and coordinate with various civil service work centers for up / download support and systems checks, as required.
+ Ensures and coordinates work centers' written pass down logbooks, between shifts.
+ Verification of all Maintenance Action Documentation prior to submission to the Navy, working closely with Logs and Records to ensure timely submission into 3M data systems and required logbook entries.
+ Ensures work areas are maintained in a neat and orderly manner and that all safety rules and regulations are observed. May work with other groups or personnel to resolve problems, as required.
+ Instruct and assist in training of subordinate employees in proper work methods and performance of their job duties.
+ Performs other related duties, as assigned, including but not limited to, any and all duties of lower rated technical personnel within their classification.
+ Assist other shops/skills as required. May reassign contract personnel between work centers as needed to support the daily flight schedule requirements.
+ Tasks personnel, as needed, in transporting pilots to the CALA and other hangars when Govt. personnel are not available.
**Knowledge & Skills**
+ Knowledgeable of and understand basic supply procedures
+ Knowledgeable of technical directives and CNAFINST 4790.2 Series
+ Possess working knowledge of applicable aircraft (F/A-18, AV-8 & H-60)
**Minimum Education and Experience Required:**
*** Military VMET or JST MUST be included with application to be considered (if prior military)***
+ Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline is highly preferred, or High School graduate or equivalent with USN/USMC aircraft maintenance management experience.
+ Possess an extensive background in the field of aircraft maintenance and material support with a minimum of 15 years of experience. Ten (10) years of the last 15 years in direct aircraft maintenance repair, inspection, and modification.
+ Relevant experience on the F18 platform is required.
+ Must have six (6) of the last ten (10) years' experience in aircraft maintenance, which shall be in a supervisory position that included the responsibility of assigning priorities and workloads.
+ Must have experience supervising daily flight operations personnel supporting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
+ Experience in writing with clarity and technical accuracy.
**Physical Requirements & Working Environment**
+ Possess valid U.S. driver license.
+ Able to obtain and maintain U.S. Secret Clearance; active clearance preferred.
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
+ **Compensation & Benefits** HIRING SALARY RANGE: $110,000.00 - $115,000.00(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
+ **Benefits include the following:**
+ Healthcare coverage
+ Retirement plan
+ Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
+ Wellness programs
+ Paid time off, including holidays
+ Learning and Development resources
+ Employee assistance resources
+ Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.

**Description**
**Principal Accountabilities**
+ Plans and coordinates all aircraft maintenance activities; inspections (special, conditional, phase, etc.)
+ Dispatch and monitoring of assigned tasks and associated jobs to work centers.
+ Always keeps Maintenance Director briefed on Aircraft status.
+ Manages work assignments to ensure aircraft availability in support of Flight Schedule requirements
+ Able to monitor the NALCOMIS/OOMA system to report all work performed and current work status
+ Prepares daily Aircraft Maintenance Status Readiness Report (AMSRR) reports in support of aircraft long range maintenance requirements.
+ Coordinates and prioritizes outstanding maintenance actions.
+ Comply with all current sections of the NAVAIRINST 3710.1(series) and CNAFINST 4790.2 Series, as applicable to aircraft maintenance.
+ Maintains aircraft historical records, as well as various other aircraft files in support of aircraft maintenance.
+ Responsible for mission configurations, able to work and coordinate with various civil service work centers for up / download support and systems checks, as required.
+ Ensures and coordinates work centers' written pass down logbooks, between shifts.
+ Verification of all Maintenance Action Documentation prior to submission to the Navy, working closely with Logs and Records to ensure timely submission into 3M data systems and required logbook entries.
+ Ensures work areas are maintained in a neat and orderly manner and that all safety rules and regulations are observed. May work with other groups or personnel to resolve problems, as required.
+ Instruct and assist in training of subordinate employees in proper work methods and performance of their job duties.
+ Performs other related duties, as assigned, including but not limited to, any and all duties of lower rated technical personnel within their classification.
+ Assist other shops/skills as required. May reassign contract personnel between work centers as needed to support the daily flight schedule requirements.
+ Tasks personnel, as needed, in transporting pilots to the CALA and other hangars when Govt. personnel are not available.
**Knowledge & Skills**
+ Knowledgeable of and understand basic supply procedures
+ Knowledgeable of technical directives and CNAFINST 4790.2 Series
+ Possess working knowledge of applicable aircraft (F/A-18, AV-8 & H-60)
**Minimum Education and Experience Required:**
*** Military VMET or JST MUST be included with application to be considered (if prior military)***
+ Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline is highly preferred, or High School graduate or equivalent with USN/USMC aircraft maintenance management experience.
+ Possess an extensive background in the field of aircraft maintenance and material support with a minimum of 15 years of experience. Ten (10) years of the last 15 years in direct aircraft maintenance repair, inspection, and modification.
+ Must have six (6) of the last ten (10) years' experience in aircraft maintenance, which shall be in a supervisory position that included the responsibility of assigning priorities and workloads.
+ Relevant experience on the assigned platform is required.
+ Must have experience supervising daily flight operations personnel supporting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
+ Experience in writing with clarity and technical accuracy.
**Physical Requirements & Working Environment**
+ Possess valid U.S. driver license.
+ Able to obtain and maintain U.S. Secret Clearance; active clearance preferred.
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
+ **Benefits include the following:**
+ Healthcare coverage
+ Retirement plan
+ Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
+ Wellness programs
+ Paid time off, including holidays
+ Learning and Development resources
+ Employee assistance resources
+ Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
**Compensation & Benefits:** Salary Range$110K - $115K USD(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.

**Description**
**Principal Responsibilities**
+ Plans, coordinates, administers, and regulates the operations of the maintenance departments per policy and instruction. Defines and assigns responsibilities, functions, and operations and ensures full and effective employment and compliance of assigned personnel.
+ Implements policies, practices, and generates revisions to existing policies and practices as required to meet company and contract requirements. Recognizes, communicates and pursues changes in contract scope and/ or workload requirements.
+ Communicates directly with the Government authorities and contractor management and contractor personnel to define and execute requirements.
+ May include production reports, consumption of material, quality control, and other aspects of production.
+ Task may include writing production reports, maintaining files, compiling production sheets, preparing written work schedules, compiling material inventory records and preparing requisitions.
+ May compute wages from employee timecards and post wage data on records for payroll.
**Minimum Education and Experience Required:**
*** Military VMET or JST MUST be included with application to be considered (if prior military)***
+ Possess an extensive background in the field of aircraft maintenance and material support with a minimum of 10 years of experience with 8 years of the last 10 years in direct aircraft maintenance repair, inspection, and modification.
+ High School graduate or equivalent.
+ Must have experience with one or more of F/A-18 types and associated aircraft maintenance requirements.
+ High school graduate or equivalent.
+ Must have a valid driver's license.
+ Must qualify for and be able to maintain a secret level clearance.
+ Must be available to work any shift.
+ Must be U.S. Citizen
**Preferred Quals.**
+ Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline is highly preferred, High School graduate or equivalent required.
+ Knowledgeable of technical directives and CNAFINST 4790.2 Series
+ Knowledgeable of and understand basic supply procedures
+ Possess working knowledge of applicable aircraft
**Physical/Working Environment**
+ Recent experience with F-18A-F or EA-18G aircraft strongly preferred.
+ May work in aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.
+ May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
+ May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
+ May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.
+ May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
**Compensation & Benefits** HIRING SALARY RANGE: $110,000.00 - $115,000.00(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
+ **Benefits include the following:**
+ Healthcare coverage
+ Retirement plan
+ Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
+ Wellness programs
+ Paid time off, including holidays
+ Learning and Development resources
+ Employee assistance resources
+ Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.

**Description**
**Principal Responsibilities**
+ Plans, coordinates, administers, and regulates the operations of the maintenance departments per policy and instruction. Defines and assigns responsibilities, functions, and operations and ensures full and effective employment and compliance of assigned personnel.
+ Implements policies, practices, and generates revisions to existing policies and practices as required to meet company and contract requirements. Recognizes, communicates and pursues changes in contract scope and/ or workload requirements.
+ Communicates directly with the Government authorities and contractor management and contractor personnel to define and execute requirements.
+ May include production reports, consumption of material, quality control, and other aspects of production.
+ Task may include writing production reports, maintaining files, compiling production sheets, preparing written work schedules, compiling material inventory records and preparing requisitions.
+ May compute wages from employee timecards and post wage data on records for payroll.
**Minimum Education and Experience Required:**
*** Military VMET or JST MUST be included with application to be considered (if prior military)***
+ Possess an extensive background in the field of aircraft maintenance and material support with a minimum of 10 years of experience with 8 years of the last 10 years in direct aircraft maintenance repair, inspection, and modification.
+ High School graduate or equivalent.
+ Relevant experience on the assigned platform is required.
+ High school graduate or equivalent.
+ Must have a valid driver's license.
+ Must qualify for and be able to maintain a secret level clearance.
+ Must be available to work any shift.
+ Must be U.S. Citizen
**Preferred Quals.**
+ Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline is highly preferred, High School graduate or equivalent required.
+ Knowledgeable of technical directives and CNAFINST 4790.2 Series
+ Knowledgeable of and understand basic supply procedures
+ Possess working knowledge of applicable aircraft
**Physical/Working Environment**
+ Recent experience with F-18A-F or EA-18G aircraft strongly preferred.
+ May work in aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.
+ May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
+ May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
+ May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.
+ May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
**Compensation & Benefits** HIRING SALARY RANGE: $110,000.00 - $115,000.00(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
+ **Benefits include the following:**
+ Healthcare coverage
+ Retirement plan
+ Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
+ Wellness programs
+ Paid time off, including holidays
+ Learning and Development resources
+ Employee assistance resources
+ Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.