TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE)

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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, 1712 series.

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 includes assisting in instructing students in courses related to aircraft metals technology field to include lathes, mills, drill presses, power saws and gas tungsten arch, shielded metal arc, gas metal arc and oxyacetylene welding operation.

OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a related field.

NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT TO VERIFY YOUR EDUCATION.

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

To combine education and experience, determine the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level.

Then determine the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Finally, add the two percentages.

The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT TO VERIFY YOUR EDUCATION.

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.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Knowledge of training aids and devices used in training programs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

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

Knowledge of aircraft maintenance and equipment. Skill in accomplishing special training studies and projects.

Skill in general airframe or power plant mechanic (such as aircraft launch and recovery, aircraft inspections, and servicing of aircraft systems, etc.).

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:

• Conducts classroom, laboratory or field instruction. Develops and/or revises training materials. Evaluates student progress and performance. Counsels students to identify and help resolve problems as required. Maintains professional and technical expertise.