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

GP Strategies Government Solutions Inc•Fort Worth, TX

10d•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 focused on designing and delivering training to factory production staff and field support personnel. The role involves developing training criteria, evaluating effectiveness, analyzing data, and collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure accurate and up-to-date training materials. The instructor will provide both classroom and hands-on lab sessions to instill process discipline and identify training gaps. The company is a global leader in talent transformation, dedicated to empowering organizations through innovative, technology-enabled learning solutions, with a strong focus on supporting mission-critical government agencies.

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
Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Fingering (typing), communicating, repetitive motions.
Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.
Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

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.