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Job Description:
The Ground School Instructor (GSI) works in a standard office environment. Provides Ground School instruction on aircraft systems and their functions to UPS Flight Crewmembers and contract customers for the safe operation of the aircraft in normal, abnormal, and emergency situations. The GSI contributes to the development and implementation of the Ground School training curriculum and maintains Ground School training materials, records, and reports. Maintains current flight systems publications and bulletins and supports the alignment of training practices with the operational environment. The GSI may be required to perform other duties as assigned, i.e. act as POC for community service projects, edit manuals, audit programs, etc.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Functions as a subject matter expert in the content of the Advanced Qualification Program Manual (AQPM).
+ Builds positive relationships with other subject matter experts (SMEs), FAA, airline leaders, and other stakeholders.
+ Trains Ground School students to enhance performance capabilities through aircraft systems knowledge and to ensure proper flight procedures are followed on UPS aircraft.
+ Evaluate students in their progression through syllabus, identifying possible gaps and providing recommendations when necessary.
+ Operate flight simulation training devices to demonstrate systems, their functions, and procedures for flight operations.
+ Collaborates with Full Flight Simulator Programmers to provide direction on the selection of training program settings as required.
+ Participates in peer evaluations to provide performance feedback and maintain training standardization.
+ Reviews aircraft systems, procedures, federal regulations, and UPS policies to aid in reducing service failures and to promote understanding of reference material information with crewmembers
+ Provides technical and regulatory guidance when collaborating with Flight Operations and Flight Training teams regarding proposed training, manual changes and procedural changes to ensure FAA compliance, crew safety, and service reliability.
Required Skills:
+ Bachelor’s Degree (preferably Aviation related).
+ Working knowledge of flight operations and flight operations terminology.
+ Strong communication and business/technical writing skills.
+ Experience with the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
+ Basic working knowledge/understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations.
Preferred Skills:
+ Previous experience instructing/teaching in a corporate, airline or military environment.
+ Knowledge of Part 121 or 135 carrier operations.
+ ATP certificate.
+ Commercial/Instrument Rating.
+ Experience in technical documentation, compliance, or quality assurance environments.
+ Ability to analyze data and/or complex regulatory documentation to make decisions.
Employee Type:
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Other Criteria:
Employer will sponsor visas for specific positions . UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.
Company: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
Category: Air Group
Requisition Number: 341241
Location: Louisville,Kentucky