Skills Development Instructor 2 - Cabinetry and Furnishing

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

20d

About The Position

The Skills Development Instructor 2 facilitates courses in an assigned area of expertise, including technical, regulatory, safety, or manufacturing subjects. The instructor delivers classroom and practical training that supports Manufacturing and Repair Stations in building, maintaining, and repairing Gulfstream aircraft. Training may cover structures, avionics, composites, torque, Click Bond, Permaswage, regulatory and safety compliance, and computer software. The role supports training at Gulfstream facilities as required and involves travel as necessary. Under minimal supervision, the instructor acts as an internal training consultant and partners with the Instructional Design team on training needs analyses, course design, and enhancements. The instructor coordinates training schedules and student progress, works with instructors and business units to develop and update courses, and helps ensure training materials reflect product and process changes. The position also includes mentoring other instructors, maintaining training equipment and facilities, promoting a safe training environment, and cross-training to teach additional courses as needed.

Requirements

Six years of hands-on cabinetry fabrication, modification, and installation experience.
Proficient knowledge of machinery and processes used in cabinetry and furnishing fabrication, modification, and installation, including surface grinders, contour rollers, cold-working tools, sheet-metal tools, UV-curable coatings, sanding equipment, table saws, drill presses, routers, chop saws, time savers, jointers, planers, band saws, edge-banding sanders, disk sanders, resaw foam saws, pin saws, upholstery tools, surgers, toning, stripping, touch-up, spraying, buffing, staining, painting, and paint color matching.
High school diploma or GED.
Six years of experience in the aviation industry, including at least two years of training experience.
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Good organizational skills and strong verbal, written communication, and team-building skills.
Skilled use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
Gulfstream experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct classroom and practical training to support Manufacturing and Repair Stations in the build, maintenance, and repair of Gulfstream aircraft.
Deliver training in areas such as structures, avionics, composites, torque, Click Bond, Permaswage, regulatory and safety compliance, and computer software.
Act as an internal consultant on training issues within the instructor’s area of expertise.
Partner with the Instructional Design team on training needs analyses and strategies that address identified needs and corporate objectives.
Interface with team members to ensure comprehensive and timely responses to training issues.
Coordinate training functions with the supervisor, help establish and assign schedules, and monitor student progress to meet course completion dates.
Work with other instructors on projects to meet training development milestones and uphold department standards.
Coordinate with business units, vendors, and consultants to identify materials needed for course development and implementation.
Work with business units to identify product changes or modifications and incorporate them into new or existing training programs.
Maintain organizational communication so courses remain current, and revise content to reflect changes in processes, procedures, corporate issues, and strategy.
Mentor Training Instructors and support development of their skills and abilities as required.
Ensure equipment functions properly and training facilities are orderly and professional.
Cross-train to teach other courses as needed and promote a safe training environment.
Travel as necessary to conduct training and perform other duties as assigned.