Automotive Aftermarket Instructor - St. Louis

Automotive Aftermarket Instructor: Wisconsin 

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Deliver technical training virtually and in-person through a variety of formats including seminar style, small group coaching, and hands-on, from 1 to 8 hours in length to effectively transfer theoretical knowledge to actual live diagnostic strategies. Effectively use Microsoft Office products, Outlook for business communication, PowerPoint for training delivery, and Zoom/MS Teams for virtual platforms. Effectively demonstrate on vehicle diagnosis/repair procedures and objectively evaluate the diagnostic skills and aptitude of service technicians.

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Deliver technical training virtually and in-person through a variety of formats including seminar style, small group coaching, and hands-on, from 1 – 8 hours in length to effectively transfer theoretical knowledge to actual live diagnostic strategies.
• Effectively use Microsoft Office products for business communication, PowerPoint for training delivery, and Zoom/Teams for virtual platforms.
• Effectively demonstrate on vehicle diagnosis/repair procedures and objectively evaluate the diagnostic skills and aptitude of service technicians.
• Deliver daytime and evening training sessions as required. Weekend training may occur 1 – 2 times per year.
• Provide automotive subject matter expertise in support of the design and development of training content for a variety of media types including video, web-based, seminar, hands-on, and certification, utilizing advanced graphic techniques.
• Provide technical diagnostic assistance to technicians via phone as necessary
• It is important to note that this position requires 25% - 50% overnight travel.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of five years automotive technician experience
• Proficient with automotive service information and diagnostic support software
• Ability to work skillfully with highly technical diagnostic equipment, including scan tools, lab scopes, DVOMs, HVAC equipment, vibration diagnostic equipment, etc.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations and work environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills; working with customers and coworkers in a team setting
• Strong working knowledge in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), internet and email

Desired Skills:

• Automotive instructor or public speaking experience
• Experience with aftermarket parts and supplier processes/standards is a plus
• Ability to research technical topics/processes for incorporation into curriculum development projects

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED
• ASE Certified Master A1 - A-8 Automobile Technician (must be obtained within first year of employment)
• ASE A9, L1, L3, L4 and Section 609 certifications (must obtain within first year of employment)

Compensation:

• Wage band for this role is $70,000 to 100,000 depending on experience and active certifications 

Work Environment:

Work is performed in an automotive shop setting. Working in shop areas may involve exposure to various automotive fumes, fluids, noise, smells, sharp edges or bump hazards that require continuous use of personal protective equipment, i.e., safety glasses, gloves, and/or head protection. Work may involve standing, sitting, walking, occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending, frequent near vision use for reading and computer use.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to operate a motor vehicle for up to five hours at a time. In addition, the employee is required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 35 pounds on a regular basis such as automotive components and equipment, as well as papers, files, boxes, computers, etc. Manual dexterity and coordination are required in order to operate equipment such as a computer keyboard, monitor, projector, calculator, printer, and standard office equipment.

*This position requires a U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization

*Company Car Provided from V2X.  Immediate Benefits without enrollment wait period. 

V2X is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.