Aviation Manufacturing Instructor (F-35)- Fort Worth, TX

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Aviation Manufacturing Instructor - Structures (F-35)/Electrical
Fort Worth, TX

GP Government Solutions has an immediate need for a Structures (F-35) /Electrical Instructor to support a large aerospace client in Fort Worth, TX. This is a full-time benefitted position.

Job Summary:
• Design and deliver training for F-35 structures and aircraft electrical maintenance and assembly to factory production staff and field support personnel.
• Develop training criteria, evaluate effectiveness, and continuously improve programs.
• Perform data analysis, gather information for new training, and maintain up to date training materials and aids.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accurate content.
• Update lesson plans to reflect technical changes and new requirements.
• Provide classroom instruction and hands on lab sessions to instill process discipline.
• Work with supervisors to define training and certification needs, and recommend de certification when performance is substandard.
• Identify training gaps by analyzing current and future operating needs.
• Manage company wide training programs and maintain a comprehensive qualification record system.
• Stay current on technical developments, training methods, and audiovisual tools.
• Prepare classrooms, set up equipment, and conduct classroom, shop, and simulator training as needed.

Qualifications:
• Experience in aircraft maintenance for F-35 structures and electrical maintenance systems.
• Instructional/classroom training experience delivering maintenance training for F-35.
• Proven ability to design and deliver training programs, both classroom and practical, covering technical knowledge of F-35 structures.
• Strong knowledge of aviation manufacturing and sub assembly processes, including:
-Reading aircraft blueprints and electronic work instructions
- Drill, ream, countersink
- Safety cable installation
- Fastener torque specifications
- Eddie bolt lock, bonded nut plate, solid/liquid shim installation
- Foreign object damage prevention

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.  
• Fingering (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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (considered a plus).
• Experience as an aircraft manufacturing instructor, with strong classroom lecturing and hands on coaching skills.
• Prior personnel management or leadership experience in an aircraft production environment.
• Background in instructional system design (ISD) for aviation training.
• Ability to write, edit, and produce technical instruction materials; support production operations by identifying training needs and delivering effective instruction.
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