Aircraft Electrical Instructor/Trainer - IPC Trainer Certified (J-STD-001 Soldering Credential)

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Job Summary:

GP Strategies has an immediate need for an Electrical Instructor to support a large aerospace client in Michoud (New Orleans), LA. We are seeking candidates who are currently IPC Trainer certified with the IPC J-STD-001Soldering credential. This is a full-time, benefitted, onsite position Monday – Friday and the person needs to be willing to travel up to 20%. The shift is primarily on 1st but the candidate will need to be flexible and must be willing to teach on 2nd or another shift when needed.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Delivery of instructor-led technical and skills training covering a broad range of initial trainings and re-certification topics including but not limited to: 

• IPC J-STD 1-5
• NASA 8739.4
• Foundational Soldering
• MESci
• Mate / Demate
• Wire Harness
• Common Image
• DPI Familiarization

Cross training and be cross trained in courses/certifications 

Prepare pre-class tasks (obtain courseware, materials, exams, set-up, etc.)

Ensure classroom is teach ready prior to class (clean, supplies for class, equipment etc,)

Identify and notify course owner of errors in course or testing materials

Notify lead or other designated person materials are in need of ordering /at threshold to order when observed.

Perform post class cleaning to restore training area to its original “teach ready” condition in all training areas

Secondary activities include but not limited to:

Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in support of root cause analysis, corrective action, and training related to audit activities

Partner with workplace coaches in production 

Attend as training SME representative for meetings as requested by Training lead 

Shadow and/or 5S (Sorting, Simplifying, Sweeping, Standardizing, Self-Discipline) to improve operational efficiency

Facilitate kitting 

Perform maintenance and/or file management of electronic and hard copy records

Qualifications

• Current Certified IPC Trainer including the IPC J-STD-001Soldering credential
• 1+ years of experience as an instructor teaching subject matter in a formal adult classroom environment
• 3+ years of experience with fabricating, installing, routing, terminating, soldering, and repairing electrical wiring harnesses; or any variety of electrical components, and associated equipment
• 3+ years of experience constructing wire harnesses and panels by cutting, sorting, color-coding, measuring, stripping, crimping, soldering, and routing various lengths, types, and gauges of wire, heat-shrink, and other related materials
• Willing to travel up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Current NASA 8739.4 Certified Instructor Trainer credential
• Experience in Space and Defense

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