UAV Systems Specialist III
Apply NowCompany: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Location: Poway, CA 92064
Description:
Job Summary
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for researching, analyzing, developing and documenting detailed technical training for operator and maintenance personnel. These trainings may include reference materials like: procedures, checklists, technical specifications, alert bulletins, previously developed training materials and other procedures and reports. The selected will be responsible for developing and coordinating curriculum and training programs for operational or functional employees, maintainers, or customers in accordance with technical specifications or learning requirements that include, but is not limited to engineering instructions, technical orders and procedures and military/government regulations. This role also plans, develops, and/or implements course content and coordinates the development of training aids, training curriculum, and associated learning materials, aids, or course evaluation metrics related to the program. This position involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Qualifications
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for researching, analyzing, developing and documenting detailed technical training for operator and maintenance personnel. These trainings may include reference materials like: procedures, checklists, technical specifications, alert bulletins, previously developed training materials and other procedures and reports. The selected will be responsible for developing and coordinating curriculum and training programs for operational or functional employees, maintainers, or customers in accordance with technical specifications or learning requirements that include, but is not limited to engineering instructions, technical orders and procedures and military/government regulations. This role also plans, develops, and/or implements course content and coordinates the development of training aids, training curriculum, and associated learning materials, aids, or course evaluation metrics related to the program. This position involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and coordinates curriculum; conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities.
- Develops training schedules; course content and coordinates the development of training aids; in coordination with internal customers, contractors, or vendors, develops in-house programs, learning aids, and activities to address developmental needs.
- Develops and administers student examinations; continuously revises lesson plans to meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date.
- Maintains certification records on trained personnel.
- Coordinates training programs with customer and/or contractor personnel; standardizes user training, technical manuals and other aspects of integrated logistics support.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
Job Qualifications
- Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree and five or more years of professional engineering/military technical and/or documentation experience. Equivalent professional engineering/military technical, operations, and/or maintenance experience may be substituted in lieu of education/training.
- Must have a complete understanding of division/subsidiary/affiliate product(s) and responsibilities and be able to understand and integrate technical writing source material into a training curriculum.
- Must possess the ability to: provide leadership; schedule and coordinate multiple work phases; determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level; and have experience demonstrating a basic application of training practices, techniques, and standards.
- Must be customer focused and possess:
- the ability to develop solutions to a variety of nonroutine problems;
- strong verbal and written communication and presentations skills to accurately train and report findings to a variety of audiences;
- strong interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees;
- the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information;
- the ability, in some positions, to obtain a security clearance; and
- excellent computer skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain secret DoD clearance required.