Principal / Sr Principal Flight Simulation Trainer - Top Secret

$97,500 - $146,300/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Palmdale, CA

Full-time - Senior

Palmdale, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal/Sr Principal Flight Simulation Trainer role at Northrop Grumman involves developing and revising operating procedures for simulation and flight training, ensuring high-quality training materials, and conducting thorough reviews of mission planning processes. This position is critical in enhancing the training experience for pilots and sensor operators, leveraging extensive aviation experience and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop operating procedures for simulation and flight training.
• Update and revise technical manuals based on engineering input and operator feedback.
• Review mission planning processes for incorporation into training materials.
• Conduct quality review of training materials.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a Pilot and/or WSO/CSO/NFO Sensor Operator for Principal level, or 14 years for Sr Principal level.
• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree with relevant experience may be considered.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of aviation/flight publications.
• Ability to coordinate with engineers and analyze raw technical data.
• Proficiency with Astoria, Arbortext, or similar technical writing software.
• Experience conducting training in a flight/simulator environment.
• A current Top Secret DoD security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Military aviation experience (Pilot/WSO/CSO/NFO/Sensor Operator).
• Experience in drafting flight/operations manuals.
• Experience in Instructional Systems Design.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business