Instructor: Meteorology, FAA Academy

Job Category:Technical Trainer Sr Professional Primary Location:USA-OK: OKLAHOMA-OKLAHOMA CITYSchedule:Full-time Job Type:Regular Employee Status:RegularJob Posting: 03/20/2008Description: Federal Aviation Administration - Air Traffic Control Optimum Training Solutions (ATCOTS) FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Oklahoma City, OK INSTRUCTOR: MeteorologyEssential Job Functions Conducts training courses, both on-site and on-line, for the company's applications and systems to include lectures and hands-on sessions. Works with applicable business unit/area to establish specifications of course, prerequisite skills and knowledge for trainees. Ensures that training courses address all levels of employee. Assists in the design and development of technical training programs and curriculums, both on-site and on-line, for employees on various software and/or hardware applications and systems. Researches and assists in writing technical and user manuals to support training. Works with engineering, technical support, and/or applicable area to ensure that material is accurate and reflects current product features. Gathers, reviews and analyzes course evaluations to determine effectiveness of training sessions. Prepares recommendations and reports to senior level personnel and/or management. Implements approved revisions to course materials as necessary to improve training effectiveness. Reviews, as requested, external training programs to determine feasibility of purchase as requested. Makes recommendations to management as appropriate. Remains informed of and maintains proficiency with applicable company products. Works with senior level personnel and business units/technical areas to conduct needs assessments to ensure training needs are met. Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, engineering or related field preferred Four or more years of technical training experience Experience working with company software, systems, applications and network products Experience working with communications practices, principles and procedures for both on-site and on-line presentations Other Qualifications Baccalaureate Degree in Metereology from accredited college or university requiredMinimum 3 years ofexperience as a journeyman-level meteorologist in a National Weather Service (NWS) or civilian weather-related facility and this experience MUST be within 5 years of the proposed appointment under the ATCOTS contract (September 2008).Experience including high altitude phenomena and local climatological analysis is very desireable.Communication skills to write training manuals and procedures Presentation skills to train and educate employees on technical material and applications Interpersonal skills for interacting with all levels of employees Comprehension skills for understanding products and applying knowledge to presentation Personal computer and business solutions software skills Analytical skills Organization and time management skills Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality regarding employee information Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability and desire to actively pursue learning opportunities in the technical/engineering and training fields Ability to understand and apply federal, state and local changes to and/or new regulations/laws pertaining to human resources Willingness to travel Remote Work Location Authorized:No Relocation Assistance:Not AvailableClearance Level:Public Trust Create Success