Aviation/Aircraft Electrical Instructor - Marietta, GA

VetJobs•Marietta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GP Strategies Government Solutions has an immediate need for an Aircraft Electrical Instructor to support a large aerospace client. We are seeking candidates who are able to conduct training covering a broad range of electrical subject matter. This is a full-time, regular position. The role involves planning and delivering aircraft electrical maintenance and assembly training programs for factory production employees and field support personnel. The instructor will conduct training, develop criteria for evaluating effectiveness, perform data analysis, gather information for new training, and prepare/maintain training materials. Coordination with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and revision of lesson plans to keep technical information current are key responsibilities. The position also involves instilling and maintaining process discipline through classroom and lab sessions, interfacing with supervisors to determine training needs and making recommendations regarding personnel certification, and analyzing operating problems to identify training needs. The instructor will execute and maintain company-wide training programs, maintain a training and qualification record system, and stay current with technical developments and training techniques. Responsibilities include preparing classrooms, setting up materials, and conducting classroom, shop, and simulator training.

Requirements

Experience in aircraft maintenance and electrical systems.
Classroom training or presentation experience on electrical systems.
Ability to establish and deliver training systems and/or conduct classroom and practical instruction to provide technical knowledge on maintenance and electrical assembly.
Knowledge of aviation manufacturing and subassembly manufacturing process including: Reading and understanding of aircraft manufacturing blueprints and electronic work instructions, Harness installation, repair, and protection, Electrical bonding – use of Bond Meters, Multi Meters, Wire connectors – Soldering, Wafer Connectors, Pinning, Crimping, Fiber Optics install, cleaning and repair, Foreign Object Damage Prevention, Coaxial cable install, cleaning, and repair.
Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Typing, communicating, repetitive motions.
Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.
Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is a plus and will be taken into consideration when looking at experience.
Experience as an aircraft manufacturing instructor.
Instructor skills including classroom lecturing or coaching/mentoring students/employees in a skills-based lab or On-the-Job environment to help them achieve objectives.
Previous personnel management or leadership experience in an aircraft production environment.
Experience in aircraft manufacturing training including Instructional System Design (ISD) concepts.
Military aviation maintenance and/or aircraft production experience a plus.
Capable of writing, editing, and producing materials for technical instruction; provide assistance and support to production operations by helping determine training needs; and delivering effective training.

Responsibilities

Plans and delivers aircraft electrical maintenance and assembly training programs for factory production employees and field support personnel.
Conducts training and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities.
Performs data analysis and gathers information for new training; prepares and maintains training materials; and coordinates the development of new training materials and training aids.
Coordinates training content with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
Revises lesson plans to keep technical information up to date and meet new training requirements.
Responsible for instilling and maintaining process discipline through classroom instruction and lab sessions.
Interfaces with supervisors to determine training and certification requirements for assigned personnel and make recommendations to supervision/management for de-certification due to substandard performance and/or the inability to complete assigned tasks within established time parameters.
Analyzes current operating problems and future operating requirements to identify training needs and develop training programs.
Executes and maintains company-wide training programs as well as the maintenance of a company-wide training and qualification record system.
Maintains currency in technical developments, technical training, and audiovisual techniques including the maintenance of applicable courseware.
Prepares classrooms and sets-up training materials; conducts classroom, shop and simulator training (if required) with customers.