Aircraft Structures Mechanic Instructor (Not Contractor or Temp) - Forth Worth, TX
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 training in aircraft structural maintenance and assembly for factory production employees and field support personnel. The role also conducts classroom, shop, and simulator training when required, and prepares classrooms and training materials. The instructor evaluates training effectiveness, analyzes operating problems and future requirements to identify training needs, and develops training programs and materials in coordination with subject matter experts. Responsibilities include maintaining current lesson plans and courseware, supporting process discipline during instruction, coordinating with supervisors on training and certification needs, and maintaining company-wide training programs and qualification records. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, four 10-hour days, primarily on first or second shift. First shift is 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; second shift is 2:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m. Flexibility to work other shifts may be required. The position supports aircraft manufacturing and maintenance training. The work environment is indoors, and the listed physical demands include sedentary exertion, fingering and repetitive motions, communication, and close visual acuity for reviewing data, monitors, and instructional materials.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience in aircraft structural maintenance.
- Training delivery experience in aircraft maintenance and/or structural systems; the posting does not specify a duration.
- Ability to establish and deliver training systems and/or provide practical instruction in maintenance and structural assembly.
- Extensive knowledge of aviation manufacturing and subassembly manufacturing processes.
- Ability to read and understand aircraft manufacturing blueprints and electronic work instructions.
- Knowledge of drilling, reaming, and countersinking (DRC); liquid and solid shim installation; fastener installation and torque fasteners; fabrication and assembly of composite materials; Eddie Bolt/Lock Bolts; blind bolts; and bonded nut-plate installation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree; it will be considered when evaluating experience.
- Instructor experience, including classroom lecturing or coaching and mentoring in a skills-based lab or on-the-job setting.
- 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 experience.
- Ability to write, edit, and produce technical instructional materials; assist production operations in determining training needs; and deliver effective training.
- Secret security clearance.
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 for evaluating training effectiveness.
- Analyze data and gather information for new training; prepare and maintain training materials; and coordinate the development of new materials and training aids.
- Coordinate training content with subject matter experts.
- Revise lesson plans 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 training and qualification records.
- 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.
Benefits
- The position is described as benefitted.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
