Training Specialist WASS (SCA) - CONUS

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SUMMARY:  

Responsible for all matters pertaining to flight operations, including regulatory compliance and all operations programs. Set departmental goals and objectives as a critical part of meeting or exceeding the companys mission and obligation. Assist with the Standards & Training personnel in the performance of their duties and be sure that they are functioning as a cohesive team in order to accomplish the departments assigned mission. This position is in Florida. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organizes and conducts moderately complex training and educational programs for information systems (technical) or user (non-technical) personnel.
• May develop instructional curriculum and materials; gathers and assimilates information on subject matter, organizes and condenses material, and prepares course outline, handouts, and visual aid materials.
• Coordinates with subject matter experts to ensure that prepared courses meet stated objectives.
• Maintains records of training activities and program effectiveness.
• May be required to instruct or to prepare/arrange for the preparation of automated training materials (such as video recorded training sessions, computer-aided tutorials, etc.).
• Ensure all training records have accuracy and are within regulatory compliance.
• Direct the selection process and manage its effectiveness in producing the highest caliber of employee in a timely manner.
• Maintain a training schedule and distribute appropriately to internal customers.
• Maintain an intimate knowledge of FAA regulations, orders, and notices as they apply to the entire operation.
• Establish staffing levels commensurate with current and projected workload.
• Maintain a reference library for use by all company personnel to address all operational and training concerns and questions.
• Assist the Operations Manager when required in the performance of duties or decision making process.  
• Perform routine OCONUS travel and within CONUS travel as required.

• Position requires a U.S. Department of State Secret Clearance

• Perform other duties as assigned.  

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• B.A./B.S. degree from a four-year college or university in a related field and/or combination of education and related experience.
• Graduate of formal instructor course with military or commercial certificate.

 PREFERRED:

• Aviation, training or maintenance MOS series or other military/commercial equivalent desired.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum eight (8) years experience managing military, international or foreign military sales aviation/technical training programs with significant foreign national training responsibilities.
• Minimum eight (8) years in military aviation, DOD or FMS programs.
• Strong speaking and written communication skills 
• Minimum three (3) years experience with operating a Training Management Information System (MIS).

PREFERRED:  

• Minimum three (3) years within the last five years of planning, developing, managing and conducting training of foreign nationals in aviation related programs is highly desired.
• Experience developing a Training Management Information System.

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QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Focus on Results - Able to plan and organize work to achieve goals; achieves targeted results with minimal supervision; is accountable for own actions.
2. Communications - Possess excellent verbal & written communications skills; Provides timely, well organized verbal & written information that is audience appropriate; listens attentively to others and retains/processes information. 
3. Teamwork - Builds alliances, partnerships & collaboration with others including those different from him/her; deals tactfully with others; assumes helps with a variety of team roles. 
4. Initiative & Innovation - Generates new ideas personally & encourage team to do the same; stays up-to-date on technology & approaches to work; provides creative solutions & input when faced with challenges.
5. Interpersonal Relationships - Builds effective relationships with internal & external customers; ability to work independently and coordinate work with others; resolves conflicts in a professional manner. 
6. Quality & Safety - Adheres to all safety & security policies and regulations; demonstrates quality work that is accurate, thorough & efficient. 
7. Continuous Improvement - Examines personal & organizational processes, promotes opportunities for improvement; analyzes successes & failures to learn and improve.
8. Training & Development - Completes required & suggested training; shows eagerness and capacity to learn; receptive to coaching & feedback.