Job: Publications Specialist (Training Specialist) (6405)

Publications Specialist (Training Specialist) (6405)

Tracking Code
6405

Develop and present formal training courses and materials for internal and external customers. Assist with training requirements analyses for development of training programs. Conduct training task analysis. Provide initial qualification, refresher, sustainment, and remedial training to UAS ground and maintenance crew. Document and track student progress, create and maintain training records. Evaluate training methods and recommend changes/improvements to ensure efficient and effective qualification of students.

Interface with hardware, software, and human systems integration engineering personnel to support and enhance product improvement processes. Provide technical and operational expertise for training device hardware and software development, testing, and utilization. Perform as a Subject Matter Expert for maintenance and training related issues.

Assist with preparation of plans for accomplishing training/publications tasks. Assure that uniform and efficient training/publications processes are applied across all assigned programs. Assist in the preparation of technical, cost, and schedule estimates and proposals. Coordinate training materials editing, composition, production and delivery in accordance with applicable specifications, standards and other requirements. Responsible to maintain technical performance on assigned programs.

Participate in review conferences with customers. Practice ISO 9001 principles and concepts. Support quality control activities to assure the accuracy and adequacy of each training product including in-process/final review, editing for compliance with all applicable specifications and standards, validation and change verification.

Must be able to attain and maintain a Government security clearance. This position is subject to working conditions peculiar to this position.

Knowledge of electronics and good mechanical aptitude. Personal computer skills, including common office software. Ability to read and interpret engineering design drawings, perform in-depth research, and to document all types of systems. Ability to plan, organize, and schedule. Ability to work well with others and maintain a close liaison with customer personnel. Willingness and ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments, respond to short notice tasking, and work well under pressure.

Must be able to gain qualification/certification to perform the duties of a maintenance and crew chief instructor, including ground and flight operations. Knowledge and ability to maintain system maintenance documentation. Experience with USN/USMC Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) and/or The Army Maintenance Management Sysrtem (TAMMS)-A associated reporting systems is highly desired.


Required Experience
Experienced in development and presentation of aviation training courses, with emphasis on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Typically requires a minimum of five years related experience with an Associate's Degree in a technical field (electronics/mechanical), or equivalent education/experience to demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the job duties. Willingness to travel frequently and on short notice to domestic and international locations including deployments. Prior qualification as a maintenance instructor and field experience with a Tactical UAS platform is highly desired. Experience and knowledge of USN/USMC and/or US Army training processes is highly desired.