Aircraft Structures Mechanic Instructor (Not Contractor or Temp) - Forth Worth, TX

GP Strategies Government Solutions•Fort Worth, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

GP Strategies Corporation is hiring an Aircraft Structures Mechanic Instructor for a full-time, benefitted, onsite position in Fort Worth, Texas. The instructor plans and delivers hands-on, lab-based aircraft structural maintenance and assembly training for factory production employees and field support personnel. The role also includes classroom, shop, and, if required, simulator instruction. The instructor evaluates training effectiveness, analyzes current and future operating needs to identify training requirements, and develops training programs and materials. They coordinate course content with subject matter experts, update lesson plans and courseware, maintain training and qualification records, and keep current with technical developments and audiovisual techniques. The position works with supervisors to determine training and certification requirements and may recommend decertification when performance or task completion is inadequate. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, four 10-hour days, mostly on first or second shift, with flexibility to work other shifts if required. First shift is 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; second shift is 2:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m.

Requirements

Hands-on experience in aircraft structural maintenance.
Training delivery experience in aircraft maintenance and/or structural systems; the posting does not specify a number of years.
Ability to establish and deliver training systems and/or provide practical instruction in maintenance and structural assembly.
Extensive knowledge of aviation and subassembly manufacturing processes, including reading aircraft manufacturing blueprints and electronic work instructions; drilling, reaming, and countersinking; liquid and solid shim installation; fastener installation and torque fasteners; composite-material fabrication and assembly; Eddie Bolt/Lock Bolts and Blind Bolts; and bonded nut-plate installation.
Ability to write, edit, and produce technical instructional materials; assist production operations in determining training needs; and deliver effective training.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree; it will be considered when evaluating experience.
Experience as an instructor, including classroom lecturing or coaching and mentoring learners in skills-based lab or on-the-job settings.
Personnel management or leadership experience in an aircraft production environment.
Aircraft manufacturing training experience, including Instructional System Design concepts.
Military aviation maintenance experience.
Secret security clearance; it is not required.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver hands-on, lab-based aircraft structural maintenance and assembly training for factory production employees and field support personnel.
Conduct lab-based training and develop criteria to evaluate training effectiveness.
Analyze data and gather information for new training; prepare and maintain training materials and coordinate development of new materials and training aids.
Coordinate training content with subject matter experts.
Revise lesson plans and courseware to keep technical information current and meet new training requirements.
Maintain process discipline during classroom instruction and lab sessions.
Work with supervisors to determine training and certification requirements and recommend decertification when performance is substandard or assigned tasks cannot be completed within established time parameters.
Analyze current operating problems and future operating requirements to identify training needs and develop training programs.
Execute and maintain company-wide training programs and the company-wide training and qualification record system.
Maintain currency in technical developments, technical training, audiovisual techniques, and applicable courseware.
Prepare classrooms and set up training materials; conduct classroom, shop, and simulator training when required.