Aviation Structures Instructor (C-130) - Marietta, GA

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Aviation Structures Instructor (C-130) - Full-Time, Benefitted (Not Temp or Contract)
Marietta, GA

GP Strategies Government Solutions has an immediate need for an Aircraft Structures Instructor to support a large aerospace client. We are seeking candidates who are able to conduct training covering a broad range of structures subject matter including, but not limited to: Heavy Structures, Drill and Fill, Fastener Install and Removal, Bond and Ground and Sealing. This is a full-time, regular position.

Requirements:

• Hands-on aircraft maintenance and/or production work on the C-130
• Hands-on aircraft maintenance and/or production work on the F-35 a plus
• Knowledge/experience in aviation manufacturing and subassembly manufacturing processes including, but not limited to:
  • Basic drilling concepts to include drill, ream and countersink
  • Drilling on and/or maintaining sheetmetal material (composite experience a plus)
  • Aircraft sealing and shimming, including liquid and solid shim
  • Extensive knowledge in reading and interpreting aircraft engineering drawings and electronic work instructions
  • Electrical bonding prep including the use of bond meters, multimeters, etc.
  • Fastener install and removal
  • Tool Control/Consumable Control
  • Foreign Object Damage Prevention
• Candidate will possess experience training on aircraft structural components including classroom lecturing and/or coaching/mentoring students in a skills-based lab or detailed On-The-Job (OJT) training environment
• Presentation skills or training/teaching background/experience
• Ability to travel 10-15% to surrounding area locations, if needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is a plus and will be taken into consideration when looking at experience
• Experience as an aircraft manufacturing instructor with formal training certifications (Master Training Course, Train-The-Trainer, etc.)
• Previous personnel management or leadership experience in an aircraft production environment
• Military aviation maintenance and aircraft production experience a plus
• Experience using Shop Floor Management (SFM0 software in an aircraft production environment
• Experience using aircraft power tools (rivet guns, puller assemblies, drills, etc.)
• 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
General physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on location of assignment.

• Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Typing, communicating, repetitive motions.
• Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.
• Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.