Training Specialist (Aircrew Training)

Air Mobility Command • Little Rock AFB, AR

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Training Specialist developing programs of instruction for aircrew flying training programs. The specialist plans, coordinates, designs, and validates major components of aircrew flying training instructional design; develops, reviews, and revises instructional materials in accordance with established learning objectives; and develops plans and measurement devices to assess achievement of instructional objectives.

The position supports aircrew flying training administration and program evaluation, applying education and instructional design principles and using data collection to assess training outcomes. It is a mission-essential, key position that must continue uninterrupted during emergencies or mobilization. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and is subject to initial and periodic short-notice drug testing. Occasional travel, overnight stays, work outside normal duty hours, shift work, overtime, or irregular hours may be required.

Requirements

• Meet the specialized experience requirement: at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, including knowledge of aircrew training responsibilities and the ability to plan and accomplish concurrent tasks to meet program goals; or qualify through education or a combination of education and experience.
• Alternatively, qualify through a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, with a major study in education or a related subject area. Transcripts are required when qualifying using education.
• For applicable merit-promotion applicants, meet the GS time-in-grade requirement of one year at the GS-09 level for GS-11 consideration.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Register for Selective Service if male, as applicable.
• Pass the initial online questionnaire and any additional assessments.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of aircrew flying training administration, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of instructional principles, practices, and techniques, including technology for training design and delivery.
• Demonstrate knowledge of data collection techniques used to evaluate training programs.
• Ability to establish program objectives and assess progress toward achieving them.
• Ability to apply education principles and techniques to help students acquire skills or knowledge.
• Submit a resume that details relevant experience; identify duties and responsibilities and hours per week for part-time or unpaid experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, design, and validate major components of aircrew flying training instructional design.
• Develop, review, and revise aircrew flying training instructional materials in accordance with established learning objectives.
• Develop plans and measurement devices for measuring achievement of instructional objectives.
• Apply aircrew flying training administration, policies, and procedures to develop training programs.
• Collect and use information to evaluate training programs and assess progress toward program objectives.
• Apply education and instructional techniques to help students acquire specific skills or knowledge.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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