Aircraft​/Aviation Instructor - Travel - San Antonio, TX

Aviation Instructor

This is a full-time, benefitted position supporting a large aerospace client in San Antonio, TX. Candidates must conduct training covering a broad range of aircraft electrical, mechanical, structural and systems subject matter. The role requires 50% travel internationally and throughout the U.S. Background/Experience with heavy aircraft is required.

• Consult with management/client to understand work situation. Perform needs, job and task analysis to determine training required for trainees to better understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations and technologies.
• Recommend an implementation plan for development of instructional methods and delivery of individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings and workshops.
• Design and develop teaching outlines and specific training to address client needs by incorporating methods and requirements of instructional systems such as Instructional Systems Development (ISD), Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) or Training Systems Development (TSD) process.
• Select or develop teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials and reference works.
• Deliver training sessions covering specified areas of technical specialty.
• Design and develop exams to measure progress and evaluate effectiveness of recommended training.
• Evaluate training programs and report on trainee progress.
• Maintain training programs and materials.
• Travel to client sites as needed.
• This role may require work on multiple shifts.

• Education, training and/or prior experience in electrical, mechanical, or structural systems.
• Prior teaching/instructor classroom delivery experience.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to various client locations throughout the U.S. and internationally.
• Background/Experience in one or more of the noted platforms preferred: C-17, 747, or KC-46.

• Engineering Drawings/Interpretation Experience (B/P, Drawings, Specifications, Repair Manuals).
• NACES School Ejection Seat Experience.
• Flight Controls – Rigging.
• Engineering - Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO).
• Flight Controls/Avionics (APU, avionics, brakes, propulsions/engine runs, hydraulics, jacking, landing gear, and doors).
• Background/Experience in one or more of the noted platforms: F-18, F-15, or F-22.

Physical requirements may vary based on location assignments. The role includes sedentary work with occasional exertion up to 10 pounds, typing, communicating, repetitive motions, close visual acuity, and operating within environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

Assignment Location – San Antonio, TX.

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.