Aircraft Maintenance​/Flight Line Instructor

Aircraft Maintenance / Flight Line Instructor

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GP Strategies Government Solutions Corporation is a global workforce transformation provider of organizational and technical performance learning solutions. GP Strategies' solutions improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting, and business improvement services customized to meet the specific needs of its clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, automotive, financial services, technology, aerospace & defense industries, and other commercial and government customers.

• Plans and delivers aircraft maintenance flight line operations and final assembly training for factory production employees and field support personnel.
• Conducts training and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities.
• Executes and maintains company-wide training programs as well as the maintenance of a company-wide training and qualification record system.
• Responsible for instilling and maintaining process discipline through classroom instruction and lab sessions.
• Prepares classrooms and sets-up training materials; conducts classroom, shop and simulator training (if required) with customers for the purpose of developing and maintaining a high degree of proficiency.
• Maintains currency in technical development, technical training, and audiovisual techniques including the maintenance of applicable courseware.
• Interfaces with supervisors to determine training and certification requirements for assigned personnel and make recommendations to supervision/management for de-certification due to substandard performance and/or the inability to complete assigned tasks within established time parameters.
• Some light travel will be required to other training facilities at Edwards Air Force Base and surrounding areas.
• May coordinate training content with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• May analyze current operating problems and future operating requirements to identify training needs and assist in the development of training programs.

• At least four years of experience in aircraft maintenance, flight line operations, and/or aircraft production final assembly.
• At least two years of experience as an instructor.
• Comprehensive knowledge of inspection, repair, and operation of aircraft, aircraft systems, ground support equipment, tools, and test equipment.
• Vocational / Military Training.
• Experience in aircraft ground handling procedures to include refuel/defuel, basic servicing, mooring, jacking, towing, inspection and launch & rescue operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge in maintenance and servicing of aircraft systems for military fighter aircraft (F‑16, F‑22 & F‑35).
• Knowledge of aviation manufacturing and subassembly manufacturing processes including installation, operational checkout, troubleshooting, and maintenance of aircraft systems.
• Ability to establish and deliver training systems and conduct classroom and practical instruction to provide technical knowledge on installation and removal of components, testing, analysis, rework, adjustment, modification, inspection and troubleshooting of aircraft systems at all levels of final assembly and flight line operations.

• Bachelor’s degree is a plus and will be taken into consideration when looking at experience.
• Knowledge in maintaining U‑2 aircraft systems.
• Formal military Egress system training a plus.
• Prior personnel management or leadership experience in an aircraft production environment.
• Experience in manufacturing training including Instructional System Design (ISD) concepts.
• Capable of writing, editing, and producing materials for technical instruction; provide 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.
• 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.

GP Strategies Government Solutions is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.

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