NET Technical Instructor (OPNET)
General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc.
Fort Lewis, WA
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Audiovisual, CDL Driver's License, Class B License, Communication Skills, Driver's License, Environmental Health, Genetics, Government, Groundskeeping, Identify Issues, Lesson Plans, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Machine Tool, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Military, Military Specifications, OPNET Modeler Network Modeling and Simulation Software, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Development, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Secret Clearance, T-1 / DS1, Technical Training, Technical Writing, Test Equipment, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials, United States Army, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Fort Lewis, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
At General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) we put our customers at the center of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the men and women who serve, drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our customers.
The selected candidate will be a member of the GDLS New Equipment Training (NET) team based on Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM). The NET department is made up of two groups. Field Level Maintenance New Equipment Training (FLMNET) and Operator New Equipment Training (OPNET).
Position Responsibilities:
Instruct, demonstrate procedures, and evaluate U.S. Army and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) soldiers on the Stryker family of vehicles by presenting classroom, vehicle, and hands-on instruction that encompasses all Operator task and conduct follow-on training as required.
Prepare, validate, and recommend changes to the technical sequencing and procedures of the Training Support Packages (TSP) (course curricula, programs of instruction, lesson plans, audio- visual aids, practical exercises, and evaluations) and other instructional materials.
Able to become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the maintenance of the Stryker Family of Vehicles as required.
Support Instructor Training Sessions for new hires and certification training as required.
Assist the department Supervisors and Manager with preparation of training schedules and the administration of the instructor certification program.
Validate training material and examinations.
Perform other duties as assigned by NET Supervisors and Manager.
Work Environments:
Will be exposed to products used in normal vehicle maintenance shop and field/outdoor environments.
Will be exposed to temperature and weather extremes during conduct of job duties.
Work performed in Office, Classroom, and Field Training Environments.
Required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, work at heights, able to climb with and without a ladder onto a Stryker, and work in all weather conditions and in extreme temperatures (cold and hot).
Position Requirements:
2 to 5 years related training experience, with strong preference for experience on STRYKER / Light Armored Vehicles (LAV), LAV 2.5, or LAV III, as well as previous experience with U.S. military Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and military crew served weapons.
Must be able to pass and maintain GDLS Instructor training, qualification, and certification on the Stryker Family of Vehicles.
Must be a US citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License Level B (CDL-B) driver's license and successfully complete CDL-B training.
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain successful T1 NACI background to obtain CAC (Common Access Card).
Ability to obtain and maintain base access per military installation requirements.
Ability to meet and maintain Anthropometric Size Restrictions (ASR) guidelines as described in Environmental, Health and Safety Instruction subject Military Vehicle Safe Work Requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain US Passport.
Strong written, reading, oral and briefing skills required; Ability to interact and communicate effectively and clearly with multiple audiences.
Able to travel CONUS/ OCONUS to conduct New Equipment Training at Government/Military Installations and sites on the Stryker vehicles as part of a NET Team as required.
Proficient in Military Troubleshooting Procedures preferred.
Experience with Interactive Electronic Technical Manual's (IETM) & Diagnostics Procedures for Special Tooling Test Equipment (STTE) preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
Position Hourly Rate: $33.84
Position Incentive: Hired applicant may be eligible to receive an annual bonus.
Benefits Offered: Employees and their eligible dependents are offered medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance plans, disability insurance plans, health spending account, flexible spending account, 401(k) retirement plan and tuition reimbursement. Employees may be eligible for the SCA Health & Welfare Benefit hourly rate, which will vary, based on the employee's choice of benefit elections. The SCA Health & Welfare Benefit hourly rate ranges from $0.00 to $4.93.
Employees are also eligible to receive 6.66 hours of vacation per month, 56 hours of sick time per year and 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race and/or ethnic background, national origin and/or ancestry, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, age, military service, veteran status, disability, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, genetic information, or membership in any class protected by applicable law from discrimination in employment.
About the Company
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General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc.
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan is a wholly-owned business unit of General Dynamics Corporation’s (NYSE:GD) Combat Systems group and is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles. GDLS has a 70-year defense heritage of providing a full spectrum of high quality, technically superior, high value products and services to the United States and its Allies and demonstrates the leadership, financial resources, technology and strength of more than 7500 employees who are dedicated to making the Company the World’s preferred supplier of land vehicles and weapons systems. This dedication assures every shareholder, customer, and the nation, that the name General Dynamics will always mean Strength on Your Side.
At the heart of Land Systems’ military-vehicle platforms is the Abrams main battle tank and the family of Stryker and LAV wheeled combat vehicles. These key ground-force assets remain critical to the military’s structure and offer continuing opportunities for modernization and enhancements that meet the Warfighter’s evolving requirements while increasing troop safety and effectiveness.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or moreINDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1982
WEBSITE
http://www.gdls.com/