Aviation Structures Instructor (C-130) - Marietta, GA

VetJobs; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GP Strategies Government Solutions seeks an Aviation Structures Instructor (C-130) to deliver hands-on training at our Marietta, GA site. The role covers heavy structures, fastener install/removal and bonding, with classroom and lab instruction for military aviation maintenance personnel.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on maintenance experience, teaching skills, and the ability to travel up to 15% as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on aircraft maintenance experience on C-130; F-35 a plus.
• Ability to train students in a lab or on-the-job setting.
• Strong presentation and coaching skills for structured instruction.
• Willingness to travel 10–15% to surrounding locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training covering C-130 structures and related topics.
• Lecture, coach and mentor students in a skills-based lab.
• Develop and deliver instructional materials and assessments.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Training / teaching

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School / GED

Tools

SFM0 software

Rivet guns

Drills

Job description

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site".

Attention Military Affiliated Job Seekers

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site".

Aviation Structures Instructor (C-130) - Full-Time, Benefitted (Not Temp or Contract)

Marietta, GA

GP Strategies Government Solutions has an immediate need for an Aircraft Structures Instructor to support a large aerospace client. We are seeking candidates who are able to conduct training covering a broad range of structures subject matter including, but not limited to: Heavy Structures, Drill and Fill, Fastener Install and Removal, Bond and Ground and Sealing. This is a full-time, regular position.

Auto req ID: 485482BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Preferred Education

Bachelors

Requirements

• 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 manufacturing processes including, but not limited to:
  • Basic drilling concepts to include drill, ream and countersink
  • Drilling on and/or maintaining sheetmetal material (composite experience a plus)
  • Aircraft sealing and shimming, including liquid and solid shim
  • Extensive knowledge in reading and interpreting aircraft engineering drawings and electronic work instructions
  • Electrical bonding prep including the use of bond meters, multimeters, etc.
  • Fastener install and removal
  • Tool Control/Consumable Control
  • Foreign Object Damage Prevention
• Candidate will possess experience training on aircraft structural components including classroom lecturing and/or coaching/mentoring students in a skills-based lab or detailed On-The-Job (OJT) training environment
• Presentation skills or training/teaching background/experience
• Ability to travel 10-15% to surrounding area locations, if needed

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree is a plus and will be taken into consideration when looking at experience
• Experience as an aircraft manufacturing instructor with formal training certifications (Master Training Course, Train-The-Trainer, etc.)
• Previous personnel management or leadership experience in an aircraft production environment
• Military aviation maintenance and aircraft production experience a plus
• Experience using Shop Floor Management (SFM0 software in an aircraft production environment
• Experience using aircraft power tools (rivet guns, puller assemblies, drills, etc.)
• Capable of writing, editing, and producing materials for technical instruction; provide assistance and support to production operations by helping determine training needs; and delivering effective training

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Typing, communicating, repetitive motions.
• 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.

City: Marietta

State: Georgia

Job Category: Maintenance

Job Code: Aviation Aviation

Affiliate Sponsor: GPGS Strategies

Salary Range: Not Disclosed