Training Instructor (command and Control)

Air Education and Training Command; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command in Biloxi, MS seeks a Technical Training Instructor to deliver classroom-based instruction and manage specialist technical training courses for enlisted personnel. You will support course curriculum development, modification, and revision, applying instructional techniques to a diverse student population and ensuring training objectives are met with measurable outcomes.

The role requires knowledge of training methodologies, assessment tools, and collaboration

Qualifications

• 1+ year of specialized experience at GS-07 equivalent with teaching advanced technical systems and curriculum development.
• Knowledge of training methods and evaluation techniques.
• Understanding service-based occupations and training requirements for military personnel.
• Combination of education and experience may qualify; transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of technical courses to enlisted personnel in initial skills and supplemental training.
• Support curriculum development, modification, and revision efforts.
• Plan and deliver classroom instruction and assess training effectiveness.

Skills

Instructional methods

Curriculum development

Test and measurement principles

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Primary Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Technical Training Instructor performing all technical training instructor classroom-related activities, supporting course curriculum development, modification, and/or revision efforts in enlisted initial skills, and/or supplemental Technical Training courses.

Qualifications

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, Training Instruction Series 1712 + IOR. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: *** THIS IS A CCAF POSITION ***: 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. 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 a knowledge of a wide range of instructional concepts, methods, and techniques required to develop and plan a variety of difficult and complex courses associated with teaching advanced technical systems or subject- matter areas; Knowledge of the methods, principles, practices, and programs related to curriculum development, instructional techniques, training resources, and test and measurement; Knowledge of service-based occupations and the associated training/certification requirements for military and civilian personnel; Knowledge of standard analytical and evaluative techniques to analyze training requirements, plan for and develop training materials, evaluate training effectiveness, and solve problems relating to training issues OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Master's, or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited college or university or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related to the position of a Training Instructor. Education must demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of a Training Instructor. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used 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 transcripts. 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 a wide range of the principles and practical methods, techniques, and tools of instruction to teach a variety of students with a range of differences such as diverse ages, backgrounds, and levels of interest.
2. Knowledge in fixed ground, mobile and airborne command and control facilities to include practical experience in mission planning documents, battle management communications, RADAR concepts and airspace control procedures.
3. Knowledge of tests and measurement principles, techniques, and objectives.
4. Skill in accomplishing special training studies and projects.
5. Ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

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 ex