Training Instructor (Aircraft Maintenance)
About The Position
The Training Instructor serves as a technical training instructor, performing classroom-related instructional activities and supporting the development, modification, and revision of avionic course curricula. The instructor teaches assigned blocks of instruction at basic and/or advanced technical levels, monitors and documents student progress and performance, and updates course materials to align with established learning objectives. This is a faculty position with the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC). Work is primarily performed in a classroom. Some instruction may take place in aircraft maintenance areas or in a simulated flight-line environment. These settings may involve electrical or radiant energy, moving equipment, irritant chemicals, noise, and exposure to cold, heat, or dust. Protective clothing or equipment may be required. The employee may need to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or night shifts, and may travel on military or commercial aircraft. The position is mission-essential and requires a Secret security clearance, drug testing, and a pre-employment physical.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- A pre-employment physical is required.
- Must meet the GS-1712 qualification requirements, including at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, qualifying graduate education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
- Specialized experience includes knowledge of instructional principles and methods, practical avionics maintenance, aircraft system theory, test equipment and tools, Air Force Technical Orders, maintenance management systems, safety, security, and maintenance directives, as well as measurement principles and instructional design using computer applications.
- Minimum degree requirement: an associate's degree from CCAF or a recognized accredited college or university, with practical knowledge of the subject area taught and instructional methods and techniques.
- Must submit transcripts when relying on education to qualify; transcripts must be verified before appointment where required.
- Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements when applicable.
- Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Must be registered for Selective Service if male, as applicable.
- May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or night shifts.
- May be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
- Must comply with random drug testing.
- Must be able to perform physical activities that may include extended standing; walking on uneven or slippery surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, stretching, pushing, pulling, and reaching; and lifting and carrying moderately heavy items, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, boots, goggles, hearing protection, gloves, or shields when required.
Responsibilities
- Instruct students in assigned blocks of basic and/or advanced avionic technical courses.
- Monitor, evaluate, and document student progress and performance.
- Research, develop, revise, and recommend updates to avionic course materials in accordance with established learning objectives.
- Maintain professional and technical proficiency.
- Accomplish special projects.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, subject to eligibility and position type.
- PCS may be paid if authorized under applicable regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
