Airport Apprenticeship Training Supervisor

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

10d

About The Position

Seeking talented trade technicians with at least journeyperson level experience who want to help shape young and mature minds and teach them the skills they need to be successful in a chosen trade (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing and Welding). As a Department of Aviation (DOA) apprenticeship on-the-job trainer, you are expected to align the Related Training & Instruction (RTI) provided by Instructors from Atlanta Technical College with hands-on experiences that keep apprentices active and engaged in learning a trade. Teaching the hands-on practical exercises that supports the theoretical classroom instruction will enhance the experiential learning and promote improved job performance. Additionally, incorporate on-the-job learning activities with active operational work orders. Utilizing creative learning strategies and compassionate communication, you can instill knowledge, confidence, and a sense of accomplishment in the future workforce. As a guiding hand for our apprentices, you will be an integral part of providing constructive feedback and assuring our participants are prepared for credentialing and licensure to tackle the challenges of the Department of Aviation and the City of Atlanta.

Requirements

talented trade technicians with at least journeyperson level experience

Responsibilities

Interpret classroom curriculum and identify opportunities that allow apprentices to learn how to use the tools, equipment, technology, and techniques necessary to perform the tasks required of the job. Create opportunities to apply the learned skill or use current work orders for the hands-on experience.
Instructs apprentices in the selection and correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the respective trade and specific task.
Collaborate with others to develop teaching and training aids to accompany hands-on work by creating visual aids, providing work assignments, and providing lists of resources such as apps or educational websites.
Create and administer performance evaluations that allow objective evaluation to effectively determine the success of the applied knowledge and the progress of the apprentices and determine which instructional areas need further teaching by the ATC Instructors.
Meet with apprentices, supervisors, the DOA Program Management Officer and organization leadership to discuss apprentices’ progress, address concerns, answer questions and provide constructive feedback monthly.
Maintain On-The-Job learning apprentice records to include skills mastered as indicated on the job description and from the RTI curriculum, behavioral reports, and contact information for them and their supervisors. Reports due monthly to the Program Management Officer and supervisor.
Advise apprentices on career decisions, including providing guidance and suggestions regarding future coursework, possible specializations and other career-related topics
Drives performance, productivity and accountability through measurable, results oriented performance metrics.
Attend training sessions, conferences, and seminars to further your own education regarding technological and procedural changes in your field so that you can provide the information to your apprentices.
Coordinate with weekly Facilities Maintenance Leaders for work orders that apprentices can perform to reinforce learning and maintain Facilities Maintenance production and performance.
Promote and emphasize environmental responsibility and sustainability when instructing apprentices and performing work orders.
Communicate with Program Management Officer and/or Directors the need for additional tools and training materials.
Recommend improvements to the Assistant General Manager for training modifications to keep material congruent with technology advances and building codes changes.