13R AIT Instructor

Potawatomi Federal Solutions, LLC•Lawton, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Potawatomi Training is seeking an AIT Instructor to provide on-site instruction to 13R MOS AIT students at the Field Artillery Campus. The instructor delivers classroom, field, hands-on, simulation/virtual, exercise, combat-scenario, and live-fire training in accordance with TRADOC regulations, approved Programs of Instruction (POIs), lesson plans, and government schedules. Instruction covers the technical capabilities, preparation, operation, maintenance, and doctrinal employment of 13R MOS systems and equipment. The instructor prepares and updates instructional materials, lesson plans, assessments, and course content; evaluates student performance and course effectiveness; and contributes to courseware development and student monitoring. The role also involves preparing and maintaining training resources and equipment, assisting with vehicle and equipment setup and cleanup, performing limited emergency repairs, and ensuring safe operation and handling of military vehicles, equipment, cargo, and personnel. The instructor must maintain certification standards, including quarterly formal evaluations, and keep current on technological advances and system upgrades.

Requirements

At least five years of experience as a 13R Fire Control Specialist MOS, earned within the last 10 years.
Proof of experience, such as a DD Form 214, Enlisted Records Brief, NCOER, or Certificate of Completion documenting 13R MOS qualification.
Qualified on and able to demonstrate proper employment and operation of MOS-related Army equipment and systems, including VRC-92F, OE-254, 60Kw and 5Kw 50/60Hz generator sets, LMTV/FMTV, HMMWV, AN/TPQ-50 and AN/TPQ-53 radar, aiming circle, and DAGR.
Experience organizing, planning, and developing training courses.
Ability to lift more than 75 pounds and stand while instructing for extended periods.
Licensed to operate military vehicles corresponding to the assigned MOS within 90 days of hire; vehicles include government vans, stake-bed trucks, HMMWVs, and FMTVs.
Maintain a positive Army and Fires Center of Excellence image in appearance, attitude, and conduct.
During simulations or classroom instruction, wear slacks with a belt and a collared shirt; tennis shoes are not permitted. Hats are not permitted indoors unless there is a verifiable medical reason.
Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills, with good communication skills with cadre and students.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction to 13R MOS AIT students.
Follow approved Programs of Instruction and prepare to teach lesson-plan subjects to standard.
Adapt instructional material to the needs of the class.
Ensure instructional time, training-device use, and topics conform to approved POIs and lesson plans.
Deliver classroom and field instruction on the capabilities, preparation, operation, maintenance, and doctrinal employment of 13R MOS systems and equipment.
Provide instruction through classroom, hands-on, simulation/virtual field environments, exercises, combat scenarios, and live-fire training in a safe and realistic environment.
Ensure classes begin and end on time according to the government-approved schedule.
Ensure required resources are available and in working condition before scheduled training.
Administer examinations, evaluate results and student ability, and recommend changes and student status to academic deficiency panels.
Use prescribed texts, outlines, advance sheets, worksheets, technical and field manuals, schematics, logic diagrams, and other publications to prepare and conduct FA TADDS support.
Follow instructional techniques and procedures in applicable regulations.
Analyze individual and class performance and, when requested, recommend improvements to course materials, instructional methods, and performance evaluations.
Analyze training materials and ensure instructional techniques are effective and efficient and training objectives are met.
Apply knowledge of learning theory, instructional design, and testing and measurement to develop and update training materials.
Ensure newly developed materials are accurate and consistent, and validate instruction before implementation.
Review and prepare lesson plans; select instructional methods; construct examination questions; revise plans to reflect updated course material; and adapt plans to accommodate and motivate a diverse student population.
Participate in the Courseware Development Team and contribute to course-material development, research, and updates.
Monitor student progress and evaluate course effectiveness.
Maintain instructor certification standards, including quarterly formal evaluations.
Continue self-education on technological advances and system upgrades.
Assist with preparation, setup, and teardown of equipment, including vehicles, before and after daily operations.
Perform limited emergency repairs, such as changing tires and replacing fuses.
Clean vehicles and equipment after field training using wash racks and pressure-washing facilities.
Ensure safe loading, unloading, and operation of military equipment and vehicles, and protect cargo and personnel.