Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Crew Chief – Product Trainer or Principal Product Trainer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Melbourne, FL for the Product Support Group. Operating on our 9/80 schedule meaning you will get every other Friday off. The position has no opportunity for remote or telework.
*This position may be filled by either a Product Trainer (Level 2) or a Principal Product Trainer (Level 3) based on the qualifications listed. **
A successful candidate needs to be experienced as a Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Specialty (2A5X4) Crew Chief. The candidate needs to also have experience in Instructional Systems Development (ISD) framework for analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating (ADDIE) learning systems. Using their Crew Chief expertise, they select appropriate instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstration-performance, problem-based learning, student-centered learning, and guided discussion. Support, build, and promote a positive and collaborative culture across all teams. Develop and maintain expert level knowledge. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, as well as strong organizational skills and an ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented environment.
Essential Functions:
Develop training curriculum, study outlines, and orientation material for general aircraft systems, subsystems, components, and associated test equipment
Support the development of criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities.
Continuously revises lesson plans to meet new training requirements and maintain updated technical information.
Provide input to meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date
Demonstrate and use effective training analysis, project management, course development, and evaluation skills
Develop instruction materials – self-paced guides, case studies, job aids, evaluations; scenario-based course outlines
Develop training materials – classroom materials, instructor guides, student manuals, workbooks, related materials; curricula to support program implementation across target audiences
Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify specific training needs and develop solutions for satisfying unique skills-based training requirements
Create and analyze assessments to evaluate learning effectiveness and instructional improvement opportunities – e.g., pre-tests, post-tests, and quizzes
Use ISD current Learning Theory to solve complex learning and performance problems
Basic Qualifications for a Product Trainer (Level 2)
Bachelor's degree 2 years of relevant experience with or Master's degree
Experience as a bomber crew chief
Intermediate proficiency level of Aircraft Serviceability sub-competency
Completes advanced maintenance tasks
Perform operations checks with technical guidance
Leads teams in performing maintenance actions and operations checks
Ensures members are exposed to OJT opportunities
Intermediate proficiency level of Servicing sub-competency
Leads team to complete servicing tasks
Validates quantities to ensure accurate aircraft serviceability
Identifies improvements to increase efficiency while performing servicing tasks
Experience in courseware development, instruction, or industry training content development
Must have an active, in scope government Secret Security Clearance or higher that was granted within the last 6 years
Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Product Trainer (Level 3)
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience
Experience as a bomber crew chief
Intermediate proficiency level of Aircraft Serviceability sub-competency
Completes advanced maintenance tasks
Perform operations checks with technical guidance
Leads teams in performing maintenance actions and operations checks
Ensures members are exposed to OJT opportunities
Intermediate proficiency level of Servicing sub-competency
Leads team to complete servicing tasks
Validates quantities to ensure accurate aircraft serviceability
Identifies improvements to increase efficiency while performing servicing tasks
Experience in courseware development, instruction, or industry training content development
Must have an active, in scope government Secret Security Clearance or higher that was granted within the last 6 years
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program Access (PAR/SAP)
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in education, Instructional Design, or similar field.
3 or more years of formal classroom instruction and courseware development. (Considerations will be given for diverse development experience)
Expert Proficiency Level on Maintenance Operation Competency
Track and manage scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
Collaborate with other agencies to ensure maintenance scheduling
Oversee all aspects of maintenance operations
Interprets fleet health data to identify areas from improvement
Coordinates with base agencies to complete maintenance tasks
Experience in task analysis procedures and training systems products
Basic understanding of Agile process (Scaled Agile Framework)
Design and development of curriculum for advanced technologies
Experience using courseware development tools – LCMS and LMS
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
Working knowledge of customer compliance documents, government instructions and government standards