Training Technician

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Whiteman AFB, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. The purpose of the position is to manage the training program within the unit maintenance organization. The program includes but is not limited to: on-the-job training (OJT); civilian training requirements; re-training; formal school; instructional systems development (ISD); professional military education; ancillary training; unit training planning; providing technical guidance and assistance to managers and supervisors within maintenance on all aspects of the training programs elements; preparing briefings regarding status of programs; and providing training to newly assigned personnel, those within maintenance functions and to provide training to reservists in the accomplishment of tasks herein.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Knowledge of established maintenance missions, practices, procedures, policies, guidelines, instructions, and requirements.
• Knowledge of analytical and evaluative techniques applied to the identification, consideration, and resolution of maintenance training issues.
• Knowledge of AFRC Reserve mission and training methods, policies, procedures, regulations, instructions, and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of training goals and objectives in the management, implementation and instruction of training programs for the maintenance unit(s).
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for analyzing unit training statistics.
• Knowledge of and skill in using automated systems to prepare reports and extract data from them.
• Ability to analyze automated products to determine adequacy of program and/or deficiencies.
• Knowledge of maintenance Air Force Specialty Code skill-level qualifications, update, enhancement, and proficiency training requirements.
• Skill in oral and written communication and ability to coordinate with all levels of command to ensure accomplishment of training program objectives.
• Must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance level designated for the position.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be 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.
• The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station.
• The incumbent may be required to work Overtime to meet workload demands.
• May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty.
• Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application.
• A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided.
• Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
• 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

• Manages, plans, and directs the maintenance training program.
• Manages, implements and oversees all aspects of On-the-Job Training program for maintenance group personnel (ARTs, reservists, civilian employees, supervisors, managers, etc.).
• Manages special certification training program.
• Conducts formal and informal staff assistance visits to organizations within unit(s).
• Manages unit ancillary training programs.
• Outlines and directs implementation of the maintenance training programs for supervisors and trainers.
• Maintains automated training references.
• Develop and provide forecasts for training.
• Performs Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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