Air Academy Camp Workshop Manager

Experimental Aircraft Association Inc; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. is seeking a Workshop Manager to lead workshop courses during our camp program. You will guide campers through hands-on projects, ensure safety, and maintain tools and equipment.

You’ll also train staff and coordinate with instructors to deliver engaging, safe aviation-focused activities. Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of camp leadership or teaching experience, hands-on experience with metal, composites, and woodworking, and current CPR/First Aid

Qualifications

• 2-3 years camp leadership or teaching experience.
• Experience with sheet metal, composites, and woodworking.
• Current CPR and first aid certifications.
• Pass a rigorous personal background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead workshop projects for campers during camp programs.
• Adapt instruction to campers with varied learning styles and skill levels.
• Conduct pre-camp staff training on workshop tools and equipment.
• Oversee maintenance and organization of workshop tools and equipment.
• Monitor safety and supervise all campers and staff.
• Foster morale and wellbeing within the camp community.
• Support EAA mission and uphold safe practices in aviation environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Camp leadership

Teaching experience

Safety awareness

Education

CPR certification

First aid certification

Background check clearance

Tools

Sheet metal

Composites

Woodworking

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

The Workshop Manager is responsible for leading the workshop courses during the camp program.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute preplanned workshop projects with campers
• Work with campers with a variety of learning styles and different levels of skill and ability
• Conduct pre-camp staff training on workshop tools and equipment
• Oversee the maintenance and organization of workshop tools and equipment
• Monitor safety and all procedures as they pertain to the complete supervision of all campers and staff.
• Help provide an atmosphere for developing good morale and wellbeing among the camp family.
• Embraces and supports the EAA mission and performs safe practices in the workplace and aviation environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-3 years camp leadership (i.e., unit leader, head counselor) or teaching experience
• Experience working with sheet metal, composites, and woodworking.
• Current CPR and first aid certifications
• Pass a rigorous personal background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical camp or classroom environment. Possibility of extended hours, which may encompass early mornings and late evenings, exceeding 40 hours per week. 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. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Preparation for AirVenture or other events may require lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, standing and walking for extended periods of time while bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and push and pull motions.

EEO STATEMENT

EAA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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