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Posted: March 26, 2026 (1 day ago)

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TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

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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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 telecommunications and aircraft maintenance skills to military students at an Air Force training base in Texas, focusing on electronic and environmental systems.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance who enjoys developing lesson plans and using teaching tools to help diverse groups of learners.

It's ideal for those passionate about education in a technical military setting.

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree from CCAF or accredited institution in aircraft maintenance, specializing in electronic and environmental systems, or equivalent combination with work experience
  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent, including principles of instruction and training aids
  • Knowledge of instructional design, materials development, and tests/measurements for training programs
  • Ability to teach diverse students with varying ages, backgrounds, and interests using practical teaching methods
  • Submission of transcripts to verify education
  • Meeting federal time-in-grade requirements (one year at GS-07 for GS-09 eligibility if applicable)

Full Job Description

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Technical Training Instructor.

Conditions of employment cont: Minimum degree requirement of an Associate's Degree from CCAF or a regionally or nationally accredited post-secondary institution in the discipline or in combination with appropriate work experience in Aircraft Maintenance with a specialty in electronic and environmental systems and the methods and techniques of instruction.

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 1712 Series + IOR.

***** This is a CCAF Position***** 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 provide a copy of your transcripts.

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 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 measurements principles, techniques, and objectives.

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.

with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.

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 a wide range of the principles and practical methods, techniques, and tools of instruction to teach a variety ofstudents with a range of differences such as diverse ages, backgrounds, and levels of interest.

2. Knowledge of training aids and devices used in training programs. 3. Knowledge of instructional design and materials development for assigned courses. 4.

Knowledge of tests and measurement principles, techniques, and objectives. 5.

Knowledge of computer applications with skills in comprehensive and reliable network capabilities to support diverse training objectives.

Fundamental knowledge of Voice Switching Systems and telephony, installation practices, wiring concepts, and trouble analysis.

Knowledge of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) installation, programming and troubleshooting, and installation and maintenance of networks. 6. Skill in written and oral communication.

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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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 9U-AFPC-12922592-224647-KAW