Aircraft Structures Instructor

Job Title : Aircraft Structures Instructor

Location : Fort Worth, TX

Job Summary:

• Plans and delivers aircraft structural maintenance and assembly training programs for factory production employees and field support personnel.
• Conducts 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 approximately four years of experience in aircraft maintenance and structural systems.
• Candidate will also possess approximately two years instructional delivery on maintenance and structural systems
• Knowledge of inspection, repair, and operation of aircraft, aircraft systems, ground equipment, tools, and test equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Military aviation experience a plus
• Comprehensive knowledge in aircraft maintenance, structural assembly, inspection, repair, and operation of aircraft, aircraft systems, ground equipment, tools, and test equipment related to military aircraft
• Experience and understanding of aviation manufacturing processes including reading and understanding of aircraft manufacturing blueprints and electronic work instructions; subassembly manufacturing processes including 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
• Ability to establish and deliver training systems and/or conduct classroom and practical instruction to provide technical knowledge on maintenance and structural assembly
• 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 electrical training
• Instructor skills including classroom lecture and lab presentations
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Strong Computer skills