Technical Instructor

About the role

The Technical Instructor role within Moog Space and Defense Group is responsible for developing and delivering training strategies to create and sustain a high-performing organization. This role ensures that Moog employees possess the technical knowledge and skills necessary to perform their jobs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training strategies to create and sustain a high-performing organization.
• Ensure that Moog employees possess the technical knowledge and skills necessary to perform their jobs effectively.
• Provide training in an effective manner, converting technical training needs into relevant training at all levels of the Moog organization using adult learning principles.
• Design and develop course materials and job aids for students and course instructors in accordance with program requirements, contract specifications, and adult learning principles for all levels of the organization.
• Research and assist in the implementation of new training techniques and technologies to ensure high retention rates of learned content.
• Implement and utilize methodologies to assess learning and development requirements, ensuring these needs are met through the creation, development, and deployment of associated training.
• Determine the appropriate delivery vehicle for the content (e.g., instructor-led, eLearning, blended learning, etc.).
• Develop, coach, and mentor subject matter experts who deliver special process training as an additional resource to the Training Systems Group.
• Develop and maintain assessment tools to support course content while rigorously assessing participant/trainee knowledge and skills.
• Audit and assess the effectiveness of training programs and make improvements to maintain compliance with Quality Management System requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of manufacturing experience in a technical related capacity or an associate’s degree with 5 years of manufacturing experience in a technical related capacity.
• Previous training, coaching, or mentoring experience.
• Experience with and ability to explain technical processes such as soldering, crimping, safety wire, product inspection etc.
• Understanding of an AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office tools.
• Skilled in maintaining professionalism when interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical process expertise and a comprehensive understanding of an AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Ability to assess learning and development requirements and implement associated training.
• Knowledge of various training techniques and technologies to ensure high retention rates of learned content.
• Experience in developing and maintaining assessment tools to support course content.
• Experience in auditing and assessing the effectiveness of training programs.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles and environments.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations).
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”), and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
• A warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values.
• Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Pay

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually

Schedule

Onsite – Blacksburg, VA