Aircraft Structures Instructor/Trainer

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GP Strategies Corporation has an opening for an Aircraft Structures Mechanic Instructor. This is a full-time, benefitted, onsite position in Fort Worth, TX. The schedule for this position is Monday – Thursday (four 10-hour days) and is mostly 1st or 2nd shift. The hours for first shift are 6 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The hours for second shift are 2:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Please note that candidates will also need to be flexible to work other shifts as well, if required.

Job Summary:

• Plans and delivers aircraft structural maintenance and assembly hands-on, lab-based training for factory production employees and field support personnel.
• Conducts lab-based training and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities.
• Performs data analysis and gathers information for new training; prepares and maintains training materials; and coordinates the development of new training materials and training aids.
• Coordinates training content with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Revises lesson plans to keep technical information up to date and meet new training requirements.
• Responsible for instilling and maintaining process discipline through classroom instruction and lab sessions.
• 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.
• Analyzes current operating problems and future operating requirements to identify training needs and develop training programs
• Executes and maintains company-wide training programs as well as the maintenance of a company-wide training and qualification record system.
• Maintains currency in technical developments, technical training, and audiovisual techniques including the maintenance of applicable courseware.
• Prepares classrooms and sets-up training materials; conducts classroom, shop and simulator training (if required) with customers

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will possess at least four years of hands-on experience in aircraft structural maintenance.
• Candidate will also possess approximately two years instructional delivery on aircraft maintenance and/or structural systems.
• Ability to establish and deliver training systems and/or conduct practical instruction to provide technical knowledge on maintenance and structural assembly.
• Extensive knowledge of aviation manufacturing and subassembly manufacturing process including: Reading and understanding of aircraft manufacturing blueprints and electronic work instructions, Drill, Ream, and Countersink (DRC), Liquid and Solid Shim installation, Fastener installation and use of Torque Fasteners, Fabrication and assembly of composite materials, Eddie Bolt/Lock Bolts, Blind Bolts, and installation of Bonded Nut-plates 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is a plus and will be taken into consideration when looking at experience
• Experience as an instructor.  Instructor skills including classroom lecturing or coaching/mentoring students/employees in a skills-based lab or On-the-Job environment to help them achieve objectives
• Previous personnel management or leadership experience in an aircraft production environment
• Experience in aircraft manufacturing training including Instructional System Design (ISD) concepts
• Military aviation maintenance experience a plus
• 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
• Secret security clearance a plus but not required

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