Maintenance and Operator Instructor​/Technical Writer

Overview

Acara Solutions is seeking an experienced Maintenance and Operator Instructor/Technical Writer to support our client's team in Tampa, FL. This role plans, creates, and reviews technical publications for flight simulators. Writing duties require extensive knowledge of electronics and techniques to properly address the technical and training aspects of the position.

Responsible for conducting structured classroom instruction and simulator on the job training (OJT) for all aspects of operation and maintenance of the simulator and its associated equipment. Evaluates and documents student performance. Also functions as a Technical Advisor for solving broad technical problems. Schedules all training activities. Answers complex technical questions escalated from team members/customers. Maintains good customer relations.

In this role, you will leverage your technical and leadership skills to:

• Perform classroom and simulator OJT instruction on simulator daily operation (e.g., start up, shut down, DORT) and maintenance, including corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure the training includes the utilization of all documentation that will be available to the simulator maintainers including commercial manuals and engineering drawing.
• Teach students to troubleshoot, repair, replace, tune and align simulator systems utilizing all diagnostics available.
• Conduct proficiency assessments and document training in accordance with customer requirements.
• Develop training materials, courseware and implements improvements in training that will provide the maintenance students with the necessary skills and knowledge factors to maintain the simulator to the contractual maintenance level.
• Generally works in an unsupervised environment.
• Activities guided by contract, standards, directives, policies and delivered technical maintenance documentation.
• Provide technical input to technical writers and other subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Interfaces with subcontractors to arrange maintenance training on equipment that they provide to ensure all simulator subsystems are included in the instructor operation and maintenance course of instruction.

Compensation: $110k - $124k/year

Shift: 1st

Schedule: 9x80 Monday-Friday

Location: Tampa, FL - on-site

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions—we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in a variety of industries around the world, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Associate degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 8 years  experience with full flight simulators, preferably in the operation and maintenance field.

• Previous experience in developing and/or conducting simulator maintenance training is beneficial.
• Prior experience with DOD contractor is preferred.
• Display a thorough understanding of simulator maintenance requirements.
• Must be able to read drawings, schematics, plans and specifications.
• Must develop all Maintenance related documents using in-house and/or vendor provided documentation.
• Must develop all training materials using in-house and/or vendor provided documentation.
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written, include dynamic presentation skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Enthusiastic, energetic and self-motivated individuals with strong work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required

• The incumbent must be willing to travel worldwide 30-40% of the time.
• Able to work flexible hours and overtime hours as needed.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret Security Clearance
• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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