Sr. Principal Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot (Korea)

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 Defense Systems is seeking a self-motivated, hard-working full-time Instructor Pilot for the Republic of Korea Global Hawk Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Program in Sacheon, South Korea.Job duties include:- pilots the RQ-4 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) during training and operational flights;- provides classroom academic instruction, ground simulator and flight training to Korean Air Force pilots;- defines, plans, organizes and executes complex flight and ground training events;- conducts briefings and debriefings, and coordinates with maintenance personnel to analyze and correct vehicle discrepancies;- may conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials or other personnel to exhibit vehicle performance, flying qualities and system capabilities.Basic Qualifications:- Typically, the ideal candidate will have 10 years experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 14 years experience in lieu of degree.- Must be a US Citizen with current DoD Secret Clearance- Must have a current civilian or military instrument qualification- Must have a current or expired RQ-4 qualification with a minimum of 500 hours of RQ-4 flight experience- Must hold an FAA Commercial Pilot or ATP license- Must hold a FAA Class II medical certificate or military equivalent flight physical- Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in aircrew instruction- Able to commit to 1 year overseas assignment to Sacheon, South Korea- Must be able to support the 24/7 operations environment and adapt to changing priorities based on mission need- Willingness to work after hours and weekends as requiredSalary Range: $125,500.00 - $188,300.00Employees 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.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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 (https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/) we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by your start date if it is after January 18th. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.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 most positions.