Technical Trainer

The OCONUS Trainer/Field Technician will work onsite in CONUS and then deploy overseas to support an ongoing government contract. Successful candidates will have worked with military-grade aircraft/drones for at least five years through training classes held within the past five years and have conducted training classes on advanced military equipment. Note: The Field Technician/Trainer sub-skill can be mechanical, electronic, or aerostat.Working Procedure:The following are the usual major job duties, but this job description does not preclude the performance of others, duties by the incumbent, or the question of the proper rate of pay for the assignment.Facilitate course content adhering to industry best practices for training.Facilitate content using technical documentation, including technical manualsUtilize Aerostat system and technical manual procedures to support lecture contentUtilize procedures and content of training presentations and technical manuals during facilitation or hands-on trainingRead and understand schematics, technical drawings and engineering data and reportsConduct classes containing both lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on training sessionsPerform a wide range of technician tasks including using standard and unique mechanical and electrical hand tools, mechanical disassembly/assembly, wiring, soldering, operating standard and unique test equipment, fabricating aerostat lines, repairing aerostat fabric and handling high-pressure gasesMaintain, troubleshoot and repair the following: mechanical structures, aerostat structures, hydraulic systems, fiber optic components, avionics and electrical components, and ground systems, such as generators, communication and weather systemsServe as a Flight Crew Member conducting the following: pre/post flight, launch/recovery, helium toppings, snubbing, inflations/ deflations, tether inspections, etc.Demonstrate proficiency in all emergency procedures for both moored and airborne flight aerostat operationsAbility to work on multiple systems and projectsTravel to CONUS and deploy OCONUS for extended periods of timeOperate general purpose and special purpose vehicles to include man lift operations to heights of 185 feetPerform other duties and responsibilities, as assignedSupporting Work Responsibilities:Getting Information "” Independently observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.Review and evaluate existing training materialsInterview engineers, field support specialists and other trainers or InstructorsWrite and revise technical manualsReview engineering specifications and design review documentsRead and interpret engineering drawingsReview Field Modification and Field Change noticesEducation Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of formal technical training (via military or civilian technical schools) is required.Experience Required: Ten years of hands-on experience in performing functional tasks either on an aerostat system or a related industry/military equivalent. Five years' experience satisfies the requirement for formal classroom training. Cross functional skills. Recognized subject matter expert (SME).Travel Requirement: This position is based out of Elizabeth City, NC with extensive travel OCONUS. You MUST have an active U.S. Passport.Clearance Requirement: This position requires an active Secret ClearanceEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2024-09-26