Aviation Pilot Instructor 1

OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Aviation Pilot Instructor 1 onsite at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for teaching the pilots of today and tomorrow about Garmin Avionics and providing customer service, technical support and training to internal and external customers including Garmin dealers, OEMs, fleets, and pilots in a classroom or virtual setting. This is a non flying position.Essential FunctionsAssist in developing content for classroom instruction, seminars, and electronic contentConduct instructor-led training classes and seminars to Garmin dealers, OEMs, Aviation Product Support associates, and other customersProvide avionics operations support to Garmin customers via phone, fax and emailAssist in developing new pilot and flight instructor training programs associated with the introduction of new products / services for external & internal customersConfer with Directors, Managers, Supervisors and System Engineers to determine internal and external training needsRepresent Garmin at industry and professional meetings and conferencesWork with OEM avionics partners in support of OEM training programs involving Garmin avionicsMaintain operational proficiency with Garmin avionics and review Garmin manuals and provide input on improvementsProvide customer and operational input to other Garmin teams to help improve Customer ExperienceUpdate Garmin desktop training kiosks for internal training purposesFlexibility to travel domestically or internationally (up to 25% of time or greater)Basic QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in a relevant field OR an equivalent combination of education and experienceCertified Flight Instructor-Instrument (or military equivalent)Must possess experience in the aviation industry and working with and/or using avionicsMust demonstrate proficiency using a presentation program (Prezi, Power Point, Keynote etc.)Must be detail-oriented, team-oriented, work proactively/effectively, possess a positive attitude, work well with others, and able to prioritize/multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environmentDemonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to develop training products that are clear, engaging, technically accurate, and follow a logical sequenceAbility and product knowledge to tailor system information based on available time and customer airframe into a coherent presentation that meets customer needsAbility to manage and tailor a class with a wide range of Garmin and industry avionics experience.Comfortable conducting training with audiences varying from one-on-one, to standard classes of 10 – 20 students, and to larger audiences with 300 or more attendeesDesired QualificationsCustomer service experienceExperience in developing interactive, multimedia training materialsBasic understanding of Power PointGarmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits