Aviation SME Tech Trainer – Navy Shipboard Ops

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an Aviation SME Technical Trainer to conduct material and operational assessments of aviation equipment aboard US Navy ships and certify ships in the basic phase of training.

The role involves delivering training to senior technicians (E8-E9) and wardrooms, plus advising on process improvements across the shipboard chain of command. Based in Norfolk, VA, this position requires extensive shipboard experience and an active security clearance.

Qualifications

• 20 years of shipboard experience as an AB (Handling) or AB (Fuels).
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Graduate of ABH or ABF A and C Schools.
• Recent experience conducting technical briefs at all levels of shipboard managers/technicians.
• Significant experience with aviation material and operational assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct material and operational assessments of aviation equipment aboard US Navy Ships.
• Certify ships in the basic phase of training.
• Provide training and assessments at the senior technician level (often E8-E9 audience) and ship's wardrooms.
• Provide training to ship’s company on process improvement recommendations to all levels of the shipboard Chain of Command.
• Will be assigned to TMIT Blue.

Skills

Shipboard AB experience

Security clearance

ABH/ABF training

Technical briefing experience

Aviation material assessments

Education

ABH/ABF A and C Schools

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an Aviation SME Technical Trainer to conduct material and operational assessments of aviation equipment aboard US Navy ships and certify ships in the basic phase of training.

The role involves delivering training to senior technicians (E8-E9) and wardrooms, plus advising on process improvements across the shipboard chain of command. Based in Norfolk, VA, this position requires extensive shipboard experience and an active security clearance.