Aviation Structures Instructor (C-130) -… at GP Strategies · Marietta

Apply Description Come make an impact in the Public Sector! Join our team to do meaningful work and support high-impact government missions. GP Strategies Government Solutions, Inc. Government Training Solutions | GP Strategies, a wholly owned subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation, focuses on helping every public sector team unlock its full potential through people performance solutions. Our work directly supports mission critical government agencies, including: Air Force Army Department of Defense (DoD) Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Department of Homeland Security NASA National Highway Institute (NHI) | Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) State & Local Governments Our Mission is meaningful and powerful: to deliver innovative people performance through off the shelf and custom learning, mission specialists, and technology solutions, building deep partnerships with customers to help them achieve measurable mission and company performance improvements. GP Strategies Corporation, the corporate parent of GP Strategies Government Solutions, is a global leader in talent transformation, dedicated to empowering organizations to unlock their full potential. We help businesses enhance workforce performance and achieve strategic goals through innovative, technology-enabled learning solutions. For over 50 years, with a proven track record of supporting over 6,000 global organizations worldwide, we combine human expertise with AI-driven insights to deliver customized strategies that upskill talent, drive technology adoption, and optimize critical processes. GP Strategies Government Solutions has an immediate need for an Aircraft Structures Instructor to support a large aerospace client. We are seeking candidates who are able to conduct training covering a broad range of structures subject matter including, but not limited to: Heavy Structures, Drill and Fill, Fastener Install and Removal, Bond and Ground and Sealing. This is a full-time, regular position. Requirements: Hands-on aircraft maintenance and/or production work on the C-130 Hands-on aircraft maintenance and/or production work on the F-35 a plus Knowledge/experience in aviation manufacturing and subassembly manufacturing processes including, but not limited to: Basic drilling concepts to include drill, ream and countersink Drilling on and/or maintaining sheetmetal material (composite experience a plus) Aircraft sealing and shimming, including liquid and solid shim Extensive knowledge in reading and interpreting aircraft engineering drawings and electronic work instructions Electrical bonding prep including the use of bond meters, multimeters, etc. Fastener install and removal Tool Control/Consumable Control Foreign Object Damage Prevention Candidate will possess experience training on aircraft structural components including classroom lecturing and/or coaching/mentoring students in a skills-based lab or detailed On-The-Job (OJT) training environment Presentation skills or training/teaching background/experience Ability to travel 10-15% to surrounding area locations, if needed Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree is a plus and will be taken into consideration when looking at experience Experience as an aircraft manufacturing instructor with formal training certifications (Master Training Course, Train-The-Trainer, etc.) Previous personnel management or leadership experience in an aircraft production environment Military aviation maintenance and aircraft production experience a plus Experience using Shop Floor Management (SFM0 software in an aircraft production environment Experience using aircraft power tools (rivet guns, puller assemblies, drills, etc.) Capable of writing, editing, and producing materials for technical instruction; provide assistance and support to production operations by helping determine training needs; and delivering effective training Requirements PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS General physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on location of assignment. Assignment Location – Marietta, GA Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Typing, communicating, repetitive motions. Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting. Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements. At GP Strategies Government Solutions culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter. GP Strategies Government Solutions is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.