Job Description

NET Technical Instructor (OPNET)

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: $32.23

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 $4.57.

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.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to benefits@gdls.com for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.