Training Instructor (aircraft Maintenance)

Air Education and Training Command; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command in the United States is seeking an Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionic Systems Apprentice (F-35) training instructor to deliver specialized instruction to airmen and civilian learners.

You will lead classroom and hands-on training, ensuring compliance with instructional standards and program requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or 2 years of graduate study with transcripts required
• One year of specialized experience at GS-07 or equivalent
• Knowledge of instruction principles and instructional design
• Knowledge of tests, measurements, and objectives
• Knowledge of computer applications
• Skill in written and oral communications; F-35 avionic systems maintenance knowledge
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Skills

Instruction knowledge

Instructional design knowledge

Tests & measurements knowledge

Computer applications knowledge

Written & oral communication

Interpersonal relationships

Education

Master's degree or higher in education or related field

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as an Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionic Systems Apprentice (F-35) training instructor.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1712, Training Instruction series.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: This is a Community College Air Force position (CCAF) FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE GS-1712 POSITIONS: Section 9315 of 10 USC directs the commander of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) to comply with standards established by the Secretary of Education to confer associate degrees upon enlisted members who have completed the requirements for the prescribed programs of study. To comply with this directive, all faculty members of the Community College of the Air Force must meet minimum educational requirements as prescribed by the accrediting body Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC), i.e. all teachers must hold at least an associate's degree in order for the school to meet accreditation criteria.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction.
• Knowledge of training aids and devices used in training programs.
• Knowledge of instructional design and materials development for assigned courses.
• Knowledge of tests and measurement principles, techniques, and objectives.
• Knowledge of computer applications.

OR EDUCATION:

• Successful completion of Master's or equivalent Graduate Degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level Graduate education leading to such a Degree OR LL.B or J.D. with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• A combination and education and experience may be sued to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: you must submit a copy of your transcript.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

1. Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of instruction.
2. Knowledge of instructional design and materials development for assigned courses.
3. Knowledge of tests and measurements principles, techniques, and objectives.
4. Knowledge of computer applications.
5. Skill in written and oral communications. Skill in F-35 Avionic Systems maintenance practices and procedures.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.