We are searching for an experienced Trainer/ Field Technician to conduct training classes on advanced military equipment. The trainer/field technician will facilitate training and modify course content based on customer requirements, feedback, and course evaluation results. This Trainer/Field Technician will be responsible for maintaining the mechanical, electrical, or test equipment and support equipment, which includes structural, hydraulic, electronic, and electrical equipment. The OCONUS Trainer/Field Technician participates in the overall operation of the system. 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. • Facilitate course content adhering to industry best practices for training. • Facilitate content using technical documentation, including technical manuals.
• Utilize system and technical manual procedures to support lecture content
• Utilize procedures and content of training presentations and technical manuals during facilitation or hands-on training
• Read and understand schematics, technical drawings, and engineering data and reports
• Conduct classes containing lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on training sessions
• Perform various technician tasks, including standard and unique mechanical and electrical hand tools, mechanical disassembly/assembly, wiring, soldering, operating standard, and unique test equipment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the following: mechanical structures, hydraulic systems, fiber optic components, avionics and electrical components, and ground systems, such as generators, communication, and weather systems.
• Serve as a crew member conducting pre/post flight and launch/recovery of the vehicle. • Demonstrate proficiency in all emergency procedures for airborne flight operations.
• Ability to work on multiple systems and projects
• Travel to CONUS and deploy OCONUS for extended periods
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned Supporting Work Responsibilities:
• Getting Information — Independently observing, receiving, and obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Review and evaluate existing training materials.
• Interview engineers, field support specialists, and other trainers or Instructors
• Write and revise technical manuals
• Review engineering specifications and design review documents
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Review Field Modification and Field Change notices Education & Experience Requirements: A high school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of formal technical training (via military or civilian technical schools), is required. Ten years of hands-on experience performing functional tasks with military equivalent. Five years’ experience satisfies the requirement for formal classroom training. Additional formal training. Cross-functional skills. Recognized subject matter expert (SME). Must have active DOD Secret Clearance. Salary of $150,000 once deployed