Job Title: CAT Instructor / SME

CTSC, LLC

Company Job Title:  CAT Instructor / SME
Chenega Job Title:  Instructor II
Clearance:   Secret
Location:   Luke AFB, AZ
Reports To:   Site Manager
FLSA Status:   Full-time, Exempt
Prepared Date:  2/24/2010
Approved Date:  2/24/2010

Summary

The CAT Instructor / SME will conduct academic and training device instruction, provide course syllabi, training plans and event lesson plans at the CRC Formal Training Unit (FTU), 607ACS, Luke AFB, AZ.  Responsible for revision and development of student training lesson plans and associated instructor documentation when notified of syllabus, procedural or equipment procedures changes.  Monitor computer-based instruction periods and be available to answer student questions should the need arise.  Perform surveillance platform and positional instruction using lesson plans to accomplish required lesson tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

1. Prepare classroom for instruction.
2. Issue lesson-related student materials.
3. Perform academic instruction as required by the applicable syllabi and/or training plans.
4. Monitor self-paced and computer-based instruction providing academic instruction as required. 
5. Ensure students properly use equipment. 
6. Report equipment problems IAW LOP (Local Operating Procedures).
7. Provide remedial student training in accordance with the appropriate syllabus or training plan.  Remediation shall be scheduled IAW LOP.  Remedial training shall be scheduled to allow continued normal progression in the syllabus or training plan.
8. Review lesson objective with students to preparing for examination.
9. Administer, score, and debrief student examinations IAW established policy. 
10. Review and respond to the training quality assurance personnel (TQAP) and courseware quality assurance personnel (CWQAP) issues surfaced during end-of-block, end-of-course critiques, and Graduate Evaluations.  Coordinate all student comments critiques and courseware corrections, to include errata sheets, with the Government prior to use in the classroom.
11. When required, perform as Subject Matter Experts (SME) at the course evaluation board (e.g., courseware adviser). 
12. Manage academic programs (e.g., configuration control) to comply with Air Force Instructions (AFIs), handbooks, etc.
13. Develop and maintain instructor continuity folders and student grade books, as required.
14. Operate academic equipment (e.g.: projectors, televisions, computers, CBT, Smart-board, etc.). 
15. Maintain academic courseware reference material (e.g.: T.O., reference notes, publications, etc). 
16. In support of academic and training device events, instruct Weapons Director service and radio calls in accordance with current edition of the Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR), Handbook 7110.65, AFI 11-214, and local directives.
17. Review each student's grade book prior to brief of training device instruction.
18. Conduct briefings covering required items before and after training device events, in accordance with the approved pre-briefing and de-briefing guides.  This includes use of software tools provided through Briefing Room Interactive (BRI) program as appropriate.
19. Accomplish 100% of the specified event tasks during the training device period, unless student progress or maintenance problems will not allow completion.  Non-effective training device events shall be rescheduled. 
20. Instruct students in techniques and corrective actions to help students avoid repetition of errors.
21. Record student performance on individual event grade sheets in accordance with current directives and courseware control documents.
22. Provide Air Force and maintenance personnel with event data required to build training device events into software formats.
23. Assist in the development and production of an academic training schedule for academic sessions, lessons, and training device events.  The training schedule shall be delivered IAW LOP. 
24. Use the LMS for all lessons, quizzes and tests.
25. Conduct instructor upgrade training and conduct instructor certification evaluations.
26. Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience
• Associates degree required or must be obtained within twelve months of hire date. 
• Minimum of three years instructor/education experience within TACS required.
• Minimum three years experience as an MCE operator required. 
• Must have attended a recognized instructor school or must hold an education degree or teaching credentials targeted toward platform instruction.
• Two years experience with AN/TYQ-23 (V2 or V3) operations required. 
• Experience as ICT, EPT is desirable.

Computer Skills
• Must be profiient with use of current MS Office and Windows OS IAW ACC standard configuration. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Clearance:
• Secret clearance required.

Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills - Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions.  Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Chenega Corporation is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. Native preference under PL 93-638. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.