PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (INSTRUCTOR)
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Posted: March 5, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Air Education and Training Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Salary
$61,722 - $80,243
per year
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves teaching aircraft maintenance skills to students at the Community College of the Air Force, focusing on creating lessons, using training tools, and evaluating progress in a military education setting.
It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance who enjoys instructing adults and has a background in education or training programs.
Candidates should be organized, knowledgeable about teaching methods, and comfortable working in a structured Air Force environment.
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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a training instructor.
Conditions of Employment Continued: 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 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, 1712 Training Instruction Series.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: ***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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
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: 1) Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s).
2) Supervising or administering a training program. 3) Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results.
4) 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 from an accredited college or university or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B.
or J.D., if related to the position of a Training Instructor. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. 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. Knowledge of instructional design and materials development for assigned courses.
Knowledge of tests and measurement principles, techniques, and objectives. Knowledge of computer applications. 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.
Knowledge of maintenance and inspection of aircrew personal equipment such as aircrew flyers helmets, oxygen masks, individual survival kits, anti-G garments, anti-exposure garments, Aircrew Chemical Defense equipment, Aircrew Night Vision Goggles, radios, aircraft recovery parachute systems, and flotation equipment.
Knowledge of maintenance and inspection of aircraft survival equipment such as personal parachutes, oxygen regulator and connector, multiple life rafts and ejection seat systems.
Knowledge of sewing machine maintenance, usage and sewing applications/fabrication. 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.
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