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TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE)

Air Education and Training Command

Department of the Air Force

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$61,722 - $80,243

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves teaching aircraft maintenance skills to students in a structured training program, creating and updating educational materials, and evaluating how well the training works.

It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance who enjoys instructing others and staying current with technical advancements.

A background in education or related fields would also make a strong fit.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent, including instructing students in basic or advanced aircraft maintenance
  • Associate's degree minimum for Community College of the Air Force faculty accreditation (higher education like a master's preferred)
  • Knowledge of instructional principles, practices, and techniques for training programs
  • Experience in developing, revising, and updating training materials and aids for maintenance management
  • Proficiency in computer applications and skills in written and oral communication
  • Ability to evaluate training results and conduct staff surveillance visits to training activities
  • Meet federal time-in-grade requirements (one year at GS-07 for GS-09 eligibility)

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, Training Instruction Series 1712.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 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.

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 include: 1) Instructs students through assigned blocks of instruction at basic and/or advanced levels.

2) Researches, develops, revises and updates maintenance management field materials in accordance with established learning objectives.

3) Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results.

4) Maintains professional and technical proficiency and accomplishes difficult, but well precedented special projects related to specialty area, to include staff surveillance visits to various training activities.

5) 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: 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., 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 as described above may be used to qualify for this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcript.

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. Knowledge of training aids and devices used in training programs. 2.

Knowledge of instructional design and materials development for assigned courses. Knowledge off sets and measurement principles, techniques, and objectives. 3. Knowledge of computer applications.

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 general airframe or power plant mechanics such as aircraft launch and recovery, aircraft inspections, servicing of aircraft systems, aerospace ground equipment, wiring maintenance, common tool usage, Air Force technical orders, safety, security, management and maintenance directives.

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 for fighter crew chief curriculum Monitors and evaluates student progress and performance Inputs necessary data into the Technical Training Management System (TTMS) Maintains professional and technical expertise

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/21/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 9U-AFPC-12893594-161724-AH