Aviation Fiber Optic Trainer

KITCO Fiber Optics; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Fiber Optic Trainer, where you'll instruct and develop training materials for aviation fiber optics. This role involves maintaining proficiency in various fiber optic courses, ensuring students are equipped with the right tools, and evaluating training effectiveness. With a commitment to excellence, you will play a crucial role in shaping the skills of future fiber optic professionals. The position offers a supportive environment for growth and development, along with excellent benefits including health, dental, and 401K. If you have a passion for teaching and a background in fiber optics, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K

Profit Sharing

Vacation

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year teaching experience or 5 years fiber optic experience required.
• Must maintain a Secret security clearance and obtain a valid CAC.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and update course material for fiber optic training.
• Ensure students have the necessary tools and materials for training.

Skills

Fiber Optic Training

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Aviation Knowledge

Inspection and Testing

Education

Associate of Science Degree

NEC 9502 Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Multi-line Telephone

Facsimile Machine

Overhead Projector

Smart Board

Job description

Aviation Fiber Optic Trainer

Apply locations Norfolk, VA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR0000025245 KITCO Fiber Optics, Inc.

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Fiber Optic Instructor – Basic Function

Instruct, update course material and maintain proficiency in a wide variety of fiber optic courses and all associated connectors, cabling, tooling, inspection and test equipment to deliver a performance-based course in a variety of fiber optic disciplines with Aviation Fiber Optic training being the primary role.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all of the duties associated with being a fiber optic trainer. These responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain qualification to instruct NAVSEA Certified training in accordance with NAVSEA STD Item 009-123 and MIL-STD 1678 Requirement 1306.
• Ensure each student has the proper tools and material to perform their assigned tasks.
• Make sure the test equipment is operational and all peripheral equipment is in good repair and available to train.
• Maintain a valid passport and be available to travel both INCONUS and OCONUS.
• Meet department performance goals on all evaluations.
• Assist in developing marketing plans and strategies for the training department.
• Assist with the analysis, development and maintenance of training courses in support of existing curricula.
• Prepare and deliver new training materials as course updates demand to remain current in the latest standards.
• Prepare and deliver modifications to existing training materials as updates to standards become available.
• Maintain ETA Test Administrator certification for all ETA exams/testing material.
• Review all student end-of-course critiques and take action on any training deficiencies or student concerns.
• Evaluate and discover new training opportunities.
• Submit weekly instructor time sheets to the Training Manager.
• Submit all travel expense reports upon completion of travel to the Training Manager.
• Qualify to instruct all KITCO aviation and NAVSEA courses.
• Develop custom quotes for customers.
• Make customer visits.
• Assist with Field Services and SRC Department as time permits to maintain instructor competencies.

Operates standard office equipment efficiently:

• Multi-line telephone
• Facsimile machine
• Calculator
• Photocopy machine
• Computer with printer
• Lamination machine
• Overhead projector
• Smart board

Operates the following computer programs:

• Outlook
• Internet Explorer
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Access

This position requires approximately 25-30% travel, both domestically and internationally. The incumbent is required to hold a clean driving record and passport.

Education/Training

Degree: Associate of Science Degree and/or NEC 9502 with a minimum of 1 year teaching experience or 5 years fiber optic experience as a field service technician or instructor for a company or community college.

Experience

Aviation experience of at least 3 years such as having an AT or AE NEC. Prior military instructor experience and shipboard fiber optic field service experience is a plus. Five years of experience as a fiber optic installer, maintenance technician, or supervisor with responsibility for teaching fiber principles to others in a journeyman level training environment. Must have at least one (1) year of experience as an instructor to include curriculum maintenance, writing learning objectives, preparing test items, evaluating instructional materials, developing PowerPoints and counseling students on academic learning problems. (9502 or 9503 NEC) Must have a working knowledge of MIL-STD 2042, MIL-STD 2052, NEC, EIA/TIA and ETA standards. Must be able to travel and obtain a passport for foreign travel. Must be able to maintain a Secret security clearance and obtain a valid Common Access Card (CAC).

Salary/Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits include health, dental, vacation, sick leave, profit sharing, 401K, etc.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.