Aircraft Structures Training Specialist

GP Strategies Government Solutions; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GP Strategies Government Solutions has an immediate need for an Aircraft Structures Instructor to support a large aerospace client. The role involves training across a broad range of structures, including heavy structures, drill and fill, fastener installation, bonding, sealing, and related processes.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on aviation maintenance experience, strong presentation skills, and the ability to travel 10–15% to nearby locations.

Qualifications

• 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 processes.
• Basic drilling concepts: drill, ream, countersink.
• Drilling on/maintaining sheet metal material (composite experience a plus).
• Aircraft sealing and shimming (liquid and solid shim).
• Reading/interpreting aircraft engineering drawings and instructions.
• Electrical bonding prep including bond meters, multimeters, etc.
• Fastener install and removal.
• Tool Control/Consumable Control.
• Experience training on aircraft structural components: classroom lecturing and/or OJT training.
• Presentation skills or training/teaching background.

Responsibilities

• Train on aircraft structural topics including heavy structures and fastener work.
• Conduct classroom lecturing and/or coaching/mentoring in a skills-based lab or OJT setting.
• Deliver and update training materials and job aids.
• Travel 10–15% to surrounding locations as needed.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Production work

Reading drawings

Electrical bonding

Training/presentation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

SFM0 software

Rivet guns

Job description

GP Strategies Government Solutions has an immediate need for an Aircraft Structures Instructor to support a large aerospace client. The role involves training across a broad range of structures, including heavy structures, drill and fill, fastener installation, bonding, sealing, and related processes.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on aviation maintenance experience, strong presentation skills, and the ability to travel 10–15% to nearby locations.