UAV Systems Technical Trainer

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. This position is responsible for developing and documenting detailed technical training for operator and maintenance personnel.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and coordinates curriculum; conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities.
• Develops training schedules; course content and coordinates the development of training aids; in coordination with internal customers, contractors, or vendors, develops in-house programs, learning aids, and activities to address developmental needs.
• Develops and administers student examinations; continuously revises lesson plans to meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date.
• Maintains certification records on trained personnel.
• Captures training programs with customer and/or contractor personnel; standardizes user training, technical manuals and other aspects of integrated logistics support.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree and five or more years of professional engineering/military technical and/or documentation experience.
• Must have a complete understanding of division/subsidiary/affiliate product(s) and responsibilities and be able to understand and integrate technical writing source material into a training curriculum.
• Must possess the ability to: provide leadership; schedule and coordinate multiple work phases; determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level; and have experience demonstrating a basic application of training practices, techniques, and standards.
• Must be customer focused and possess: the ability to develop solutions to a variety of nonroutine problems; strong verbal and written communication and presentations skills to accurately train and report findings to a variety of audiences; strong interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees; the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information; the ability, in some positions, to obtain a security clearance; and excellent computer skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain secret DoD clearance required.