A&P Instructor

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Required Citizenship: Western Citizenship

Summary:

Performs highly responsible and complex Airframe & Powerplant work in planning, developing, coordinating and implementing training programs and services; develops and evaluates training methodology and technical aviation Airframe & Powerplant curriculum content; provides technical advice, represents department interests.  Performs related work as required.  Research, develop and conduct technical training programs for the A&P maintenance and inspection personnel; to meet the operational demands of AM&M production and the requirements of the airworthiness authorities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares lesson plans, course handouts and training aids.

• Designs and updates training course software, materials and manuals.

• Conducts basic and aircraft-type Airframe & Powerplant system courses, using established course reference materials and standards.

• Develops, implements or evaluates new existing training programs.

• Designs and applies evaluation techniques and proficiency testing methods to measure the effectiveness of training.

• Facilitates the development of aviation A&P training program masters to ensure standardization of instructional materials, handouts, tests, lesson plans and delivery.

• Prepares and administers Airframe & Powerplant written / oral tests.

• Maintains sufficient test bank questions for Airframe & Powerplant courses.

• Continuous Airframe & Powerplant courses and Material reviews, validation and up-dates to meet technological developments, production requirements and satisfy airworthiness and regulatory directives and the needs of AM&M technical personnel.

• Evaluates, document and report trainees performance and attitude.

• Remains current in job specific procedures in order to apply the most appropriate methodologies by attending conferences, educational programs and seminars, reading professional publications, using the Internet, and participating professional organizations.

• Continuous counsel and advise trainees to attain and improve technical standards.

• Provides professional advice on technical subjects within the scope of technical training.

• Assists STD Manager in the continuing development and implementation of the Saudization Development Program

• Develop feasible short and long-range plans/goals to project the develop airframe & powerplant program and projects.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with trainees and those contracted in the course of assignment.

• Organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks to complete job functions in an orderly, efficient manner.

• Exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information.

• Independently make decisions and take appropriate action.

• Convert ideas and concepts into an effective combination of audio and visual impressions.

• Use modern office and training equipment to perform complex office and training tasks.

• Negotiate training contract terms and conditions.

• Conduct research, gather information and analyze a variety of data.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years experience in hands-on maintenance of large aircraft.

• Minimum of 5 years experience as A&P instructor with instructional development skills up to the level of establishing and developing new training programs.

• Aircraft maintenance license with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

• Presentation skills is mandatory.

• Computer knowledge (Word, Excell and Power Point is Mandatory.)

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of administration and management.

• Knowledge of the program or project management techniques.

• Knowledge of training or instructional strategies and methodologies.

• Knowledge of the principles of group dynamics and human behavior.

• Knowledge of the trends in executive development and management training.

• Problem-solving techniques.

• Report-writing techniques to produce analytical reports or written materials having hi organizational impact in appropriate format.

• Knowledge of the principles of supervision.

Education Required:

• Recognized apprenticeship in aircraft maintenance, vocational / trade or aircraft technology or mechanical engineering degrees.

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