Operations Manager at Northrop Grumman

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Technical Skills, Communication Skills, Aviation Management, Engineering, Aircraft Trade, Regulatory Compliance, Maintenance Control Systems, Negotiation, OEM Service Literature

Industry

Description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1) TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description Your Role: As the Operational and Ground Handling Lead for the Special Purpose Aircraft (SPA) Business Unit, you’ll oversee all maintenance and support activities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient aircraft operations. You’ll drive performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the SPA maintenance program. Lead the Part 145 Maintenance Organisation to deliver compliant, high-quality maintenance outcomes. Ensure all maintenance and ground handling activities align with approved procedures, data, and regulatory requirements. Coordinate with SPA CAMS, Planning, and MOC teams to manage scheduled and unscheduled maintenance with minimal disruption. Promote a Just Culture and open reporting environment across all maintenance activities. Represent the SPA program in operational meetings and act as Program Manager delegate when required. About You: You’re an experienced aviation professional with strong leadership, technical, and communication skills, ready to ensure excellence in SPA operations and stakeholder engagement. Eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 AGSVA security clearance. Hold formal Aviation Management, Engineering, or Aircraft Trade qualifications (Civil or Military). Demonstrated experience assessing and implementing OEM service literature. Strong knowledge of maintenance control systems and regulatory compliance requirements. Skilled in negotiation, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities. What we Offer: We have built our benefits to help you define your possible. 18 weeks paid parental leave Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs. 2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement Who we are: At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia’s future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other. Everyone Matters: Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives in place to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. And our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interest in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals. What's Your Possible? As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

Oversee all maintenance and support activities for the Special Purpose Aircraft Business Unit to ensure safe and efficient operations. Drive performance and continuous improvement across the SPA maintenance program while ensuring compliance with approved procedures and regulatory requirements.