Aviation Manufacturing Instructor; C-130 Sheet Metal Structures

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Aircraft Structures Instructor – This full‑time, regular position is for a candidate who can conduct training covering a broad range of structures subject matter including, but not limited to:
Heavy Structures, Drill and Fill, Fastener Install and Removal, Bond and Ground, and Sealing.

• Hands‑on aircraft maintenance and/or production work on the C‑130
• Hands‑on aircraft maintenance and/or production work on the F‑35 (A‑plus)
• Basic drilling concepts to include drill, ream and countersink
• Drilling on and/or maintaining sheet metal material (composite experience a plus)
• Aircraft sealing and shimming, including liquid and solid shim
• Extensive knowledge in reading and interpreting aircraft engineering drawings and electronic work instructions
• Electrical bonding prep including the use of bond meters, multimeters, etc.
• Fastener install and removal
• Tool Control/Consumable Control
• Foreign Object Damage Prevention
• Experience training on aircraft structural components including classroom lecturing and/or coaching/mentoring students in a skills‑based lab or detailed OJT training environment
• Presentation skills or training/teaching background/experience
• Ability to travel 10‑15% to surrounding area locations, if needed

• Bachelor's degree is a plus and will be taken into consideration when looking at experience
• Experience as an aircraft manufacturing instructor with formal training certifications (Master Training Course, Train‑The‑Trainer, etc.)
• Previous personnel management or leadership experience in an aircraft production environment
• Military aviation maintenance and aircraft production experience a plus
• Experience using Shop Floor Management (SFM0 software in an aircraft production environment)
• Experience using aircraft power tools (rivet guns, puller assemblies, drills, etc.)
• Capable of writing, editing, and producing materials for technical instruction; providing assistance and support to production operations by helping determine training needs; and delivering effective training

• Sedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Typing, communicating, repetitive motions.
• Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.
• Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

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