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Posted: March 20, 2026 (2 days ago)

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TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE)

Air Education and Training Command

Department of the Air Force

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Salary

$61,722 - $80,243

per year

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves teaching aircraft maintenance skills to students at a military training facility in Pensacola, Florida, where you'll design lessons, use training tools, and evaluate progress to prepare people for real-world aviation work.

It's ideal for someone with teaching experience in technical fields, especially maintenance or engineering, who enjoys working with adults in a structured educational environment.

A background in the military or aviation would make you a strong candidate.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent, such as teaching in adult education, military, or industrial settings
  • Minimum associate's degree (required for Community College of the Air Force accreditation); master's degree or equivalent preferred for qualification
  • Knowledge of instructional principles, practices, and techniques, including training aids and devices
  • Expertise in instructional design, materials development, tests, and measurement for courses
  • Proficiency in computer applications, written and oral communication, and problem-solving
  • Knowledge of aircraft maintenance principles and practices
  • Ability to build effective relationships with personnel at all levels

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a training instructor.

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, GS-1712 series.

*** THIS IS A CCAF POSITION ***For Community College of the Air Force GS-1712 positions only: 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.

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 teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s).

Supervising or administering a training program. Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results.

Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.

OR EDUCATION: Successful completion 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., if related, with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.

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

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: 1.

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction and knowledge of training aids and devices used in training programs. 2.

Knowledge of instructional design and materials development for assigned courses with knowledge of tests and measurement principles, techniques, and objectives. 3.

Knowledge of computer applications and skill in written and oral communication. 4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel. 5.

Ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions. 6. Knowledge of aircraft maintenance 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 Provides management with accurate data for student administration. Maintains professional and technical expertise.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/21/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 9U-AFPC-12916824-201357-CMI