Automotive Aftermarket Instructor - St. Louis

V2X Current Openings•Bridgeton, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

V2X is seeking an Automotive Aftermarket Instructor to deliver technical training virtually and in-person. The role involves transferring theoretical knowledge to practical diagnostic strategies through various formats, including seminar style, small group coaching, and hands-on sessions ranging from 1 to 8 hours. The instructor will utilize Microsoft Office products for business communication and training delivery, and platforms like Zoom/MS Teams for virtual sessions. A key aspect of the role is demonstrating on-vehicle diagnosis and repair procedures, and objectively evaluating the diagnostic skills of service technicians. The position requires the ability to deliver training during daytime and evening hours, with occasional weekend training. The instructor will also provide automotive subject matter expertise for training content design across different media types and offer technical diagnostic assistance to technicians via phone. This position requires 25% - 50% overnight travel.

Requirements

Minimum of five years automotive technician experience
Proficient with automotive service information and diagnostic support software
Ability to work skillfully with highly technical diagnostic equipment, including scan tools, lab scopes, DVOMs, HVAC equipment, vibration diagnostic equipment, etc.
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations and work environments
Excellent interpersonal skills; working with customers and coworkers in a team setting
Strong working knowledge in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), internet and email
High school diploma or GED
ASE Certified Master A1 - A-8 Automobile Technician ( must be obtained within first year of employment )
ASE A9, L1, L3, L4 and Section 609 certifications ( must obtain within first year of employment )
U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization

Nice To Haves

Automotive instructor or public speaking experience
Experience with aftermarket parts and supplier processes/standards is a plus
Ability to research technical topics/processes for incorporation into curriculum development projects

Responsibilities

Deliver technical training virtually and in-person through a variety of formats including seminar style, small group coaching, and hands-on, from 1 – 8 hours in length to effectively transfer theoretical knowledge to actual live diagnostic strategies.
Effectively use Microsoft Office products for business communication, PowerPoint for training delivery, and Zoom/Teams for virtual platforms.
Effectively demonstrate on vehicle diagnosis/repair procedures and objectively evaluate the diagnostic skills and aptitude of service technicians.
Deliver daytime and evening training sessions as required.
Weekend training may occur 1 – 2 times per year.
Provide automotive subject matter expertise in support of the design and development of training content for a variety of media types including video, web-based, seminar, hands-on, and certification, utilizing advanced graphic techniques.
Provide technical diagnostic assistance to technicians via phone as necessary.