Aviation Instructional Designer 2

Garmin International, Inc.•Olathe, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Aviation Instructional Designer 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design, prioritization, and development of quality, timely, relevant, and engaging training products for customers. Designers play a key role in developing a full portfolio of training products, so Garmin is viewed as the unrivaled industry leader in quality products and support. This role guides the development of specific products and projects that maximize internal and external customer reach.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a field relevant to performing the essential functions of this job
Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience
Minimum of 5 years of combined pilot, flight instructor, maintenance instructor, avionics maintenance, aircraft maintenance, or adult education experience
Internal candidates must have a minimum of 6 months as an Aviation Instructional Designer 1 or demonstrated performance as evaluated by a management panel
Must have training, technical publications, and/or education curriculum and content development experience
Demonstrated skills and/or previous experience in managing people, processes, and technology to meet organizational goals
Must be detail-oriented and work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision
Must possess excellent customer service skills
Demonstrates project management and organizational skills with a proven ability to effectively meet timelines and milestones
Possess a working knowledge of adult learning models

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in an aviation-related field, business management, engineering, adult education, or position-related field
Instructional Design and/or Instructional Developer experience at an aviation training provider
Broad airline, military, business, and/or general aviation fixed-wing or helicopter experience
Experience at a Garmin dealer or experience installing or maintaining Garmin avionics
Knowledge of Garmin and competitive products
Experience in designing interactive, multimedia training materials
Experience in designing 3D, AR/VR/XR, or other immersive products
Experience in game design
Practical experience in post-secondary or adult education
Must demonstrate effective presentation skills and public speaking ability
Must demonstrate effective verbal, written, interpersonal communication, and team building skills
Training experience with high profile clients and/or business partners
A&P mechanic
ASTM/NCATT AET certification with associated endorsements and/or avionics technician experience
Certified Flight Instructor, Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument, 1000+ flight hours, turbine aircraft experience, or type ratings

Responsibilities

Lead the development and organization of low-to-moderately complex web-based content, interactive courseware, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials
Plan and develop low-to moderately complex new pilot and maintenance training programs including training syllabi and other products associated with the introduction of new avionics or services
Plan and develop projects to meet time and scope/quality objectives
Provide recommendations to refine and/or expand training programs and products to better support customers and the aviation community, broaden customer reach, and enhance Garmin Aviation efforts
Plan and develop training products tailored to Aviation Product Support needs
Assist in conducting continuous training needs analysis with leaders, managers, and subject matter experts across Garmin and the industry to determine internal and external training needs
Train other designers and developers on established processes/procedures, tools, and technology to meet instructional development goals
Partner with organizations and associates across Garmin to support Garmin Aviation, Aviation Support, and Aviation Training efforts
Coordinate with OEM avionics partners in support of OEM training programs involving Garmin avionics
Benchmark aviation and other industry training content development methods, standards, and practices
Ensure all customer (OEM) information and Garmin business information is maintained in strict confidence consistent with the associate’s contractual confidentiality obligations as well as the Proprietary Information/Confidentiality provisions set forth in Garmin’s Associate Handbook
Stay abreast of trends in aviation, avionics, adult education, and training industries
Flexibility to travel domestically or internationally (up to 25% of time)