Aircraft Structural Mechanic Instructor/Trainer

GP Strategies Government Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of training solutions is seeking an Aircraft Structures Instructor to support aerospace clients in St. Louis, MO. This full-time role involves conducting training, assessing employee competence, and delivering specialized technical instruction. Qualified candidates should have aerospace experience, outstanding presentation skills, and be able to travel if needed. Join an organization that values collaboration and aims for high performance.

Qualifications

• Education, training and prior aerospace experience in structures including Heavy Structures, Drill and Fill, Fastener Install and Removal.
• Experience in training/teaching preferred.
• Ability to travel 10-15% if needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training using appropriate methods to satisfy business needs.
• Assess and test employees' competence for certification.
• Deliver training sessions on technical specialties.

Skills

Aerospace experience in structures

Presentation skills

Ability to travel

Job description

Aircraft Structures/Sheet Metal Instructor/Trainer

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In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, agility and efficiency are critical to maintaining national competitiveness. The ability to integrate specialized expertise into government and commercial organizations is essential for driving tangible improvements in performance. For over 50 years, GP Strategies has been a leader in providing high-quality services across training and development, emergency management, and engineering.

GP Strategies Government Solutions has an immediate need for an Aircraft Structures Instructor to support a large aerospace client in St. Louis, MO. This is a full-time, benefitted, salaried position.

Job Summary:

• Conducts and performs training or solutions using the appropriate medium and method (classroom, computer-based training [CBT], distance learning, simulations, on-the-job [OJT], coaching, job-aids) to satisfy business needs and requirements.
• Assesses and tests the competence of employees in performing tasks requiring certification or qualification to comply with government and organizational standards and specifications.
• Expert in navigating technical documents related to manufacturing / repair documents and/or blueprints (detail, assembly or installation drawings).
• Confers with management/client to understand work situation.
• Delivers training sessions covering specified areas of technical specialty.
• Evaluates training programs and reports on trainee progress.
• Maintains training programs and materials.
• Prepare training areas to be teach ready.

Qualifications:

• Education, training and prior aerospace experience in structures including but not limited to Heavy Structures, Drill and Fill, Fastener Install and Removal, Bond and Ground and Sealing preferred.
• Presentation skills or training/teaching background/experience.
• Ability to travel 10-15% if needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Assignment Location – St. Louis, MO

• 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.
• 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.

At GP Strategies Government Solutions culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies Government Solutions is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Training and Education

Industries

Airlines and Aviation, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing