Entry level Instructor

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals.

JOB PURPOSE

To develop coursework and conduct aircraft maintenance training within the specialty of the instructor, orientation, ground service equipment and IPM training for the Maintenance Training Program.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: Requires sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time. Requires occasional bending, climbing, stooping or squatting. Requires lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 30 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. May require working extended hours, various shifts and scheduled day(s) off.

Equipment Operated: Telephone, personal computer, general office machines.

Work Location: Training building, aircraft maintenance hangar, maintenance office, flightline and periodically off site.

Potential Hazards: Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, materials identified on Safety Data Sheets, and working around moving machinery.

Protective Equipment Required: Ear, Eye and other PPE when teaching in the work area.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions:

· Coordinates with Maintenance Department management to determine specific needs for formal classroom training of all personnel.

· Establishes, maintains, and keeps current formal classroom course outlines and student workbooks for all courses taught within Instructor’s specialty.

· Develops, reviews and updates training aids and manuals.

· Reviews templates for course handouts, lesson plans, outlines, descriptions, objectives and schedules.

· Utilizes a variety of standard methods to provide support for configuration research and training manual development.

· Prepares, designs and develops presentation graphics.

· Develops and provides customized training curriculums for internal and external customers.

· Must be familiar with Ascent Aviation’s Inspection Procedures Manual to provide instruction to Ascent Aviation personnel.

· Provides individual tutoring and/or on-the-job training as required.

Marginal Job Functions:

· Communicates on the telephone.

· Coordinates with other departments as necessary.

· Travel to attend and/or conduct training sessions.

· Ensure that all work performed is done in a safe manner. Directs activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions.

SMS REQUIREMENTS

· Will participate in and support safety initiatives, safe work practices and SMS compliance.

· Will participate in safety activities including the following: immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents/injuries.

· Will follow all safety rules, FAA regulations, PPE compliance and equipment operation requirements.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines; excellent communication skills including ability to read, write, and understand the English language and to follow verbal and written instruction; ability to prioritize and delegate multiple work projects; ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization; excellent presentation skills and ability to favorably represent the company; excellent leadership, two-way communication, judgment, creativity, negotiation and conflict resolution skills; ability to adjust to rapidly changing circumstances and priorities.

Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent required. Formal instructor training desired.

Experience: Prior experience training co-workers or subordinates.

Certificates/Licenses: A valid drivers-license is required.

Other: May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate.

Duties not listed within the position description may be required of the employee at the discretion of the department management. Job functions may vary due to irregular working conditions or multiple shift positions.