TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (AEROSPACE PROPULSION)

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide training for airmen, foreign nationals, and other personnel in both basic and advanced skills and the associated knowledge in the Aerospace Propulsion Jet Engine career field.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Training Specialist 1712 Series.

** This is a CCAF Position ** Section 9315 of 10 USC directs the commander of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) to comply with standards established by the Secretary of Education to confer associate degrees upon enlisted members who have completed the requirements for the prescribed programs of study.

To comply with this directive, all faculty members of the Community College of the Air Force must meet minimum educational requirements as prescribed by the accrediting body Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC), i.e.

all teachers must hold at least an associate's degree in order for the school to meet accreditation criteria.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the methods, principles, practices, and programs related to curriculum development, instructional techniques, training resources, and test and measurement.

Knowledge of command directives, concepts, procedures, guidance, and policy as they relate to the area of responsibility, as well as knowledge of the installation/command mission and organization.

Knowledge of doctrine, safety, first aid, metric notation, basic electronics, foreign object damage prevention, training aids/devices, jet/turbo prop engine theory/construction, operation and maintenance OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B or J.D.

with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction.

Knowledge of training aids and devices used in training programs, and jet engine theory/construction, operation and maintenance.

Knowledge of instructional design and materials development for assigned courses. Knowledge of computer applications, tests and measurement principles, techniques, and objectives.

Skill in written and oral communication. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel. Ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Major Duties:

Instructs students through assigned blocks of instruction at basic and/or advanced levels. Develops and/or revises lesson plans and training materials.

Monitors and evaluates student progress and performance. Inputs necessary data into the Technical Training Management System (TTMS). Maintains professional and technical expertise.