TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (CIVIL ENGINEERING)
Air Education and Training Command
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TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (ARATC)
Naval Education and Training Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$61,722 - $80,243
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-7 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves teaching air traffic control skills to naval students through classroom lessons, hands-on lab sessions, and using tools like simulators and videos.
You'll also update training materials, evaluate student progress, and help with scheduling.
It's a great fit for someone with teaching experience in technical fields, especially aviation or air traffic control, who enjoys working in a military training environment.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 level in federal or equivalent service
- Proficiency in using simulators, computer-based training systems, audio-visual media, and training devices
- Knowledge of air traffic control policies and procedures to teach and evaluate students
- Experience providing formal classroom and practical laboratory instruction using approved materials
- Expertise in terminal radar approach control procedures for advanced instruction
- Skills in performing curriculum maintenance, including updating course materials and test items
- Ability to participate in student evaluation, counseling, and advisory programs
Full Job Description
You will serve as a TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (ARATC) in the AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEPARTMENT of NAVAL AIR TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Utilizing simulators, computer based training systems, audio visual media and training devices; 2) Testing current Air Traffic Control policies and procedures sufficient to teach and evaluate students during principles of operation and lab training; 3) Providing formal classroom and practical laboratory instruction utilizing approved course materials, training aides, and other media in the basic skills area; 4) Providing instruction in terminal radar approach control procedures; and 5) Performing curriculum maintenance for the course material and all associated test items.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:
- You will perform formal classroom and practical laboratory instruction utilizing approved course materials, training aides, and other media.
- You will perform curriculum maintenance for the course material and associated test items, ensuring guides and handouts are up-to-date.
- You will participate in student evaluation and counseling programs and student advisory boards in accordance with current directives.
- You will review class schedules, to include classroom assignments.
- You will provide advanced instruction in terminal radar approach control procedures, including technical knowledge, and practical application.
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