Training Instructor (Officer Courses)

Air Education and Training Command • Sheppard AFB, TX

30d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Technical Training Instructor performing all technical training instructor classroom-related activities, supporting officer curriculum development, modification, and/or revision efforts in initial skills, advanced, and/or supplemental Technical Training courses. Duties include instructing students through assigned blocks of instruction at basic and/or advanced technical/administrative levels of Jet Engine Mishap Investigation instruction courses. The role also involves researching, developing, revising, and recommending updates to Jet Engine Mishap Investigation course materials in accordance with established learning objectives. The instructor will plan, develop, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive and effective training program. Additionally, they will maintain professional and technical proficiency and accomplish difficult, but well precedented special projects related to the specialty area, including staff surveillance visits to various training activities.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Leave accrual is authorized upon request.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Knowledge of design and construction variations of jet engines, to include small, large, and turbo fan engines, as needed for mishap investigation.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures of investigation, fluid system contamination, and identification of material failures.
• Knowledge of identification and causes of engine failures in relation to compressor and turbine failures, identification of over temperature damage, identification of bearing failures and a comparison on in-flight and post-impact fire damage.
• Knowledge of engine power analysis procedure and temperature analysis.
• Knowledge of inspection of crash damaged engine and components and jet engine case history studies.
• At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s); Supervising or administering a training program; Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results; Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.
• Knowledge of a wide range of the principles and practical methods, techniques, and tools of instruction to teach a variety of students with a range of differences such as diverse ages, backgrounds, and levels of interest.
• Knowledge of Jet Engine Mishap Investigation at a practical level to include: design and construction variations of jet engines to include small, large, and turbo fan engines, as needed for mishap investigation; Policies and procedures of investigation, fluid system contamination, and identification of material failures; Identification and causes of engine failures in relation to compressor and turbine failures, identification of over temperature damage, identification of bearing failures, and a comparison on in-flight and post-impact fire damage; Engine power analysis procedure and temperature analysis; Inspection of crash damaged engine and components and jet engine case history studies.
• Knowledge of tests and measurement principles, techniques, and objectives.
• Skill in accomplishing special training studies and projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students through assigned blocks of instruction at basic and/or advanced technical/administrative levels of Jet Engine Mishap Investigation instruction courses.
• Researches, develops, revises and recommends updates Jet Engine Mishap Investigation course materials in accordance with established learning objectives.
• Plans, develops, executes, and evaluates a comprehensive and effective training program.
• Maintains professional and technical proficiency.
• Accomplishes difficult, but well precedented special projects related to specialty area, to include staff surveillance visits to various training activities.
• May require travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY.
• May be required to work on special projects as directed by the supervisor.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level