F-16 Instructor - Military Veterans

SUMMARY: As an instructor, conduct F-16 maintenance training to foreign military students (FMS), including academic and hands-on training, and document student training. Assist the Maintenance Training Manager in developing, scheduling, and coordinating training requirements for foreign military student personnel in F-16 aviation maintenance. Must be able to work dayshift, evenings, or weekends, as required, to maintain student schedule. Must have at least a 7-level certification in one of the following USAF Technical Specialties: Crew Chief, Structures, Avionics, Electrical & Environmental, Fuels, and/or Engines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct formal classroom academic instruction to foreign national military students.

Develop formal classroom courseware to ISD standards to ensure that program training objectives, standards, and procedures are understood.

Ensure technical data is followed on all hands-on evaluations.

Trains, monitors and evaluates F-16 maintenance students on maintenance actions performed, inspection of aircraft and equipment condition for safety, compliance with technical directives, and maintenance directives.

Provides on-the-spot, one-on-one instruction, as necessary.

Ensure all company workplace and aviation maintenance safety practices are followed and complied with by students.

Provide feedback as necessary to the Maintenance Training Manager and SkyBridge Aviation Leadership Team on the effectiveness of training. Assist management with oversight and monitoring of student performance.

Work in compliance with all applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) acts and regulations, including following safe work practices and procedures and using safeguards and personal protective equipment as necessary, and when required.

Responsible to ensure that the implemented processes are actually delivering the intended outcomes as outlined in the training manual.

Responsible to follow up on corrective actions, as required.

Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and USAF Technical Orders.

Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

SKILLS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS

F-16 Aviation experience required.

Maintenance Instructor experience required.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Adaptability to listen, analyze, and convey information in an easy-to-understand manner.

Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude.

Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

International and domestic U.S. travel may be required.

Ability to perform all work in support of our Corporate Values of Safety, Teamwork, Focus, Innovation, and Integrity.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.

Experience working with international customers with limited English proficiencies a plus.

Excellent computer proficiency (MS Software - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

FAA A&P Certificate preferred.

FAA Inspection Authorization Certificate preferred.

"T" coded maintenance instructors preferred.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE

3-5 years of experience in maintenance instruction preferred.

F-16 7-Level experience in one of the following USAF specialties: Crew Chief, Structures, Avionics, Electrical & Environmental, Fuels, and Engines.