Facilitator- Learning and Development: Airframe and Powerplant Program

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Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

Staff Range N07

Salary Minimum

$75,000.00 Annually

FLSA

United States of America (Exempt)

Position Type

Staff

Position Summary

Responsible for working with business partners, providing instructional excellence and industry expertise, for workforce training program(s) and certification(s).

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience in designing, developing, delivering and evaluating of training programs, developing training strategies, and understanding of different training methods and channels.

• Ability to assist organizations to strategically assessing their training needs in an-ever evolving social and economic landscape.

• Sound knowledge of adult learning principles.

• Must be able to stay up to date on current training/educational trends and best practices, managing training delivery specific to industry demands and standards.

• Demonstrated competence in facilitating group and individual learning experiences through the development of contextualized learning resources.

• Qualifications and/or proven competence in managing workforce training projects and initiatives.

• Experience in analyzing a business problem and working with multiple stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop a sound solution.

• Identifies and implements training methods and criteria that identify successful delivery and receipt of training; establishes recertification program for the ongoing refreshment of standards.

• Able to plan activities in a rapidly changing environment.

• Ability to build collaborative working relationships with diverse students, colleagues, and industry partners to support and encourage a diverse learning environment.

• Responsible for developing and communicating clear and concise training and professional development curriculum with regular monitoring and evaluation.

• Well organized, with demonstrated ability to work independently to organize and prioritize workload; follow up and work efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines.

• Flexible, responsive, and adaptable to change.

• Able to read people well and adapt personal style to work effectively with a variety of personalities.

• Confident and Articulate. Demonstrated an ability to learn fast on a job.

• Must have strong interpersonal, presentation, written, and verbal communication skills; experience working with diverse, multicultural organizations.

• Must be able to develop, provide guidance, instruction, and training to team members through collaborative work processes.

• Must be learner-focused.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitates workforce training, projects, and initiatives in collaboration with business and industry partners. Trains students in assigned classes when qualified and if needed. Maintains professional knowledge in the applicable subject in-demand workforce occupations and industry-recognized credentials, or other professional certifications, research new trends, and advances through professional development activities.

• Identifies, plans, organizes, and conducts workforce education training. Manages site-based instructional programs and initiatives. Develops and provides students with program expectations and maintains progressive evaluation methods. Maintains accurate records as required by law, Board of Trustees, and Administrative Procedures Manual. Enforces student policies or monitors enforcement of student policies.

• Builds and maintains collaborative working relationships with diverse stakeholders and constituents, internal/external to the Dallas College community network in order to respond to evolving economic developments, identify training resources, maintain, order, and/or share needed supplies, equipment and classrooms to meet business needs. Assists with the scheduling and delivery of classes.

• In conjunction with appropriate college personnel and in consultation with program faculty, develop strategies to support student learning in appropriate areas. Develops comprehensive course curricula incorporating multiple media and instructional materials for courses and evaluates assessment instruments, revising as needed to support stakeholders’ and constituents’ needs.

• Communicates and expresses ideas effectively both orally and in writing with individuals from diverse backgrounds utilizing listening and interpretative skills, in order to clearly communicate information, ideas and instructions to individuals within a diverse community network. Provides excellent customer service.

• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Knowledge and Experience

• Associate degree or higher. Some positions may require specific state license/certifications depending on the subject training plus three (3) years of related work experience.

• Current and valid FAA A&P certification.

• Three (3) years of experience in a workforce training education and initiatives.

• Official transcripts and current and valid certifications are required. Current and valid driver’s license required for offsite travel. Based upon program needs, work hours may extend beyond the 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, workday.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Dallas College is part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.  Dallas College complies with the Americans with Disabilities and Veterans Act.

*This position will lead the development of the Airframe and Powerplant program being launched by Dallas College.

Preferred skills/experience:

• BA/BS in Aviation science or related field preferred or an Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology.
• Five (5) years of practical aviation industry experience, leveraging industry support and program development related to CFR Part 147.
• Five (5) years of experience working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and federal regulation compliance in curriculum design and development.
• Prior curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation are preferred.
• 3+ years of teaching experience in an FAA approved Airframe and Powerplant program preferred.

Applications Deadline
January 24, 2024