Aviation Manufacturing Instructor - Structures (F-35)/Electrical

GP Strategies Government Solutions•Fort Worth, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Manufacturing Instructor specializing in Structures (F-35) and Electrical systems to support a major aerospace client in Fort Worth, TX. This is a full-time, benefitted position. The role involves designing and delivering comprehensive training programs for F-35 structures and aircraft electrical maintenance and assembly to factory production staff and field support personnel. Responsibilities include developing training criteria, evaluating program effectiveness, performing data analysis, gathering information for new training, and maintaining up-to-date training materials. The instructor will collaborate with subject matter experts, update lesson plans to reflect technical changes, provide classroom and hands-on lab sessions, and work with supervisors to define training and certification needs. The position also requires identifying training gaps, managing company-wide training programs, maintaining qualification records, and staying current on technical developments and training methods. The instructor will be responsible for preparing classrooms, setting up equipment, and conducting various training sessions.

Requirements

Experience in aircraft maintenance for F-35 structures and electrical maintenance systems.
Instructional/classroom training experience delivering maintenance training for F-35.
Proven ability to design and deliver training programs, both classroom and practical, covering technical knowledge of F-35 structures.
Strong knowledge of aviation manufacturing and sub assembly processes, including: Reading aircraft blueprints and electronic work instructions, Drill, ream, countersink, Safety cable installation, Fastener torque specifications, Eddie bolt lock, bonded nut plate, solid/liquid shim installation, Foreign object damage prevention.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (considered a plus).
Experience as an aircraft manufacturing instructor, with strong classroom lecturing and hands on coaching skills.
Prior personnel management or leadership experience in an aircraft production environment.
Background in instructional system design (ISD) for aviation training.
Ability to write, edit, and produce technical instruction materials; support production operations by identifying training needs and delivering effective instruction.
Coaxial cable installation, cleaning, and repair
Harness installation, repair, and protection
Electrical bonding (bond meters, multimeters)
Wire connector techniques (soldering, wafer connectors, pinning, crimping)
Fiber optic installation, cleaning, and repair

Responsibilities

Design and deliver training for F-35 structures and aircraft electrical maintenance and assembly to factory production staff and field support personnel.
Develop training criteria, evaluate effectiveness, and continuously improve programs.
Perform data analysis, gather information for new training, and maintain up to date training materials and aids.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accurate content.
Update lesson plans to reflect technical changes and new requirements.
Provide classroom instruction and hands on lab sessions to instill process discipline.
Work with supervisors to define training and certification needs, and recommend de certification when performance is substandard.
Identify training gaps by analyzing current and future operating needs.
Manage company wide training programs and maintain a comprehensive qualification record system.
Stay current on technical developments, training methods, and audiovisual tools.
Prepare classrooms, set up equipment, and conduct classroom, shop, and simulator training as needed.