Aircraft Structures Instructor

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, agility and efficiency are critical to maintaining national competitiveness. The ability to integrate specialized expertise into government and commercial organizations is essential for driving tangible improvements in performance. For over 50 years, GP Strategies has been a leader in providing high-quality services across training and development, emergency management, and engineering. 

GP Strategies' affiliate company, GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. (GPGS), will focus on delivering tailored services directly to U.S. government agencies, and federal contractors and commercial companies, with an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and compliance. This makes GPGS the ideal partner for achieving operational success. With a strong foundation in innovation and excellence, we’ve empowered both government and commercial organizations to improve operational effectiveness and foster long-term success. Through GPGS, we will continue to build on our legacy of driving measurable improvements that ensure sustainable growth and mission success.

GP Strategies Corporation has an opening for an Aircraft Structures Mechanic Instructor. This is a full-time, benefitted, onsite position in Fort Worth, TX. The schedule for this position is Monday – Thursday (four 10-hour days) and is mostly 1st or 2nd shift. The hours for first shift are 6 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Please note that candidates will also need to be flexible to work other shifts as well, if required.

Job Summary:

• Plans and delivers aircraft structural maintenance and assembly training programs for factory production employees and field support personnel.
• Conducts training and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities.
• Performs data analysis and gathers information for new training; prepares and maintains training materials; and coordinates the development of new training materials and training aids.
• Coordinates training content with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Revises lesson plans to keep technical information up to date and meet new training requirements.
• Responsible for instilling and maintaining process discipline through classroom instruction and lab sessions.
• Interfaces with supervisors to determine training and certification requirements for assigned personnel and make recommendations to supervision/management for de-certification due to substandard performance and/or the inability to complete assigned tasks within established time parameters.
• Analyzes current operating problems and future operating requirements to identify training needs and develop training programs
• Executes and maintains company-wide training programs as well as the maintenance of a company-wide training and qualification record system.
• Maintains currency in technical developments, technical training, and audiovisual techniques including the maintenance of applicable courseware.
• Prepares classrooms and sets-up training materials; conducts classroom, shop and simulator training (if required) with customers

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will possess approximately four years of experience in aircraft maintenance and structural systems.
• Candidate will also possess approximately two years instructional delivery on maintenance and structural systems
• Ability to establish and deliver training systems and/or conduct classroom and practical instruction to provide technical knowledge on maintenance and structural assembly
• Knowledge of aviation manufacturing and subassembly manufacturing process including: Reading and understanding of aircraft manufacturing blueprints and electronic work instructions, Drill, Ream, and Countersink (DRC), Liquid and Solid Shim installation, Fastener installation and use of Torque Fasteners, Fabrication and assembly of composite materials, Eddie Bolt/Lock Bolts, Blind Bolts, and installation of Bonded Nut-plates 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is a plus and will be taken into consideration when looking at experience
• Experience as an instructor.  Instructor skills including classroom lecturing or coaching/mentoring students/employees in a skills-based lab or On-the-Job environment to help them achieve objectives
• Previous personnel management or leadership experience in an aircraft production environment
• Experience in aircraft manufacturing training including Instructional System Design (ISD) concepts
• Military aviation maintenance experience a plus
• 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
• Secret security clearance a plus but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on location of assignment.

Assignment Location – Remote or Local Office

• 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.  
• Fingering (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.

At GP Strategies Government Solutions culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies Government Solutions is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.