Instructor Manager

AVO Multi-Amp Corp; Town of Texas, Fort Worth (WI, TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AVO Multi-Amp Corp is looking for a Manager of Instructors based in Wisconsin to oversee a team of technical instructors. The role involves leading, mentoring, and managing in a high-quality training environment while ensuring adherence to industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical maintenance, strong management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams and with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience required.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical maintenance or related fields.
• 5+ years of management experience required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Excel, and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of instructors, fostering a positive culture.
• Own scheduling and operations for various course formats.
• Review and improve AVO course materials for technical accuracy.
• Audit student feedback to ensure quality standards are met.
• Identify process improvements and new training opportunities.

Skills

Electrical safety practices and standards

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Technical Education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Expense/scheduling systems

Job description

About AVO Training Institute

AVO Training Institute is an internationally recognized leader in electrical training, dedicated to equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills required to maintain and operate electrical systems safely and effectively. With over 60 years of experience, AVO has been committed to advancing industry standards, ensuring safety, and delivering high‑quality training programs.

Position Summary

The Manager of Instructors is a people‑leader and operational manager responsible for directing, developing, and supporting a team of technical instructors. This role ensures the consistent delivery of high‑quality training while building instructor capability, standardizing processes, and serving as a growing subject‑matter expert (SME) in AVO course content. It requires strong management experience, rapid grasp of complex technical material, and the confidence to represent AVO as a knowledgeable resource to clients, internal stakeholders, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & People Management
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of instructors, fostering a professional, inclusive, and student‑focused culture.
  • Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
  • Identify skill gaps and development opportunities; ensure instructors continuously improve both technically and professionally.
  • Oversee instructor recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing certification or qualification requirements.
  • Act as an escalation point for instructor, student, or client concerns.
• Instructor Operations & Program Management
  • Own instructor scheduling, resource allocation, and instructional assignments across in‑person, hosted, on‑site, and virtual courses.
  • Manage all Day 1 and final‑day course operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance.
  • Review and approve instructor travel plans and expense reports.
  • Ensure backup coverage and act as an instructor substitute when needed.
  • Maintain accountability for instructor deliverables, timelines, and assigned projects.
• Content Oversight & SME Development
  • Review newly developed and updated AVO course materials for technical accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
  • Partner closely with curriculum development and technical teams to improve instructional content and delivery methods.
  • Actively build subject‑matter expertise across AVO course offerings, with the expectation of becoming a trusted internal and external SME.
  • Participate in client calls and sales discussions to provide technical insight and support course placement.
• Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
  • Audit weekly student feedback and instructor evaluations to ensure training and instructional standards are met.
  • Ensure all training aligns with applicable industry standards and best practices (e.g., NFPA, NETA, IEEE, OSHA).
  • Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, instructor efficiencies, and new training or revenue opportunities.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to support strategic growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Technical Education, or related field or equivalent industry experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in electrical maintenance, power systems, substations, or related technical fields.
  • 5+ years of people‑management experience, including coaching, performance management, and team development.
  • Strong working knowledge of electrical safety practices and standards.
  • Ability to learn new technical material quickly and translate it into effective instructional guidance.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience working in a fast‑paced, operational environment with competing priorities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, and expense/scheduling systems.
• Preferred
  • Previous experience managing instructors, trainers, or technical professionals.
  • Familiarity with NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, NETA, IEEE, OSHA, ASTM, ANSI standards.
  • Experience contributing to or reviewing technical curriculum or training materials.
  • Comfort serving as a client‑facing technical resource.