Instructional Designer

Purpose of Position

The Pilot Instructional Designer (ID) (Pilot and Mx) is responsible for providing instructional design strategies and templates related to designing developing implementing and evaluating both the Pilot curriculum and the Maintenance (Mx) curriculum to ensure Learning Center personnel are provided with the optimal courseware to meet the needs of FlightSafety International Customers by performing the following duties:

Tasks and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:-Define model and maintain enterprise-wide instructional templates strategies and philosophy of instructional design as it relates to curriculum/learning products.-Define requirements for Pilot curriculum/learning products materials/programs/ templates including appearance requirements behavioral objectives testing and teaching strategies test items evaluation plans and course design products that outline course content (i.e. syllabi lesson specifications course maps training day flows course footprints training device specification reports etc.).-Design develop and apply instructional strategies templates learning theories and human factors to product designs based on quality instructional design techniques for use by Center Production Team Program Revisions Manager(s) (PRMs) and other related resources.-Perform usability testing and create new or revise existing CWS standards for courseware design and development as required.-Research and maintain the current regulatory requirements Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) requirements and Customer requirements as well as FlightSafety International standards to ensure that curriculum/learning products meets the minimum standard of excellence consistency and instructional integrity (See NOTE on last page of this Job Description).-Adhere to established specifications and product development standards for instructional products as approved by FlightSafety International.-Research developments in instructional design specifically in areas related to learning technologies software applications media presentation methodologies and Internet technologies; report findings to Development Support Manager as Internal and External Activities:-Consult and work with other Courseware Support (CWS) teammates the Learning Center Production Team PRM(s) vendors designers and developers to create prototypes of instructional strategies and features within and across all products.-Work with appropriate Product Development Support teammates to identify media related objectives and functionality requirements as well as to identify the materials and resources necessary to design/build systems that meet program requirements.-Work with the Creative Director Supervisor to define appearance requirements for templates product designs and product prototypes.-Collaborate with FlightSafety International Training Operations when creating or revising current standards for Instructional Systems Design (ISD) strategies product templates and product prototypes as required.-Consult with Training Operations and/or other FlightSafety International teammates to ensure all designs meet regulatory standards and FlightSafety International requirements.-Interact with the Research and Development (R and D) Functional Group to maintain knowledge of current instructional strategies learning theories and human factors used in the development of instructional templates and products.-Interact with Learning Center teammates regarding the use of instructional design strategies and templates as Responsibilities:-Maintain FlightSafety Internationals commitment to Customer satisfaction while performing job duties.-Interact within a cooperative environment through beneficial behavior commitment to common goals contribution to problem solving communication of ideas and suggestions and encouragement to other teammates and Departments.-Accountable for the security of FlightSafety Internationals materials projects and business information regarding the methods and techniques used in the production and usage of FlightSafety Internationals products.-Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of assigned tasks.-Adhere to a work schedule including prompt and regular attendance.-Report on a timely basis any safety hazards observed in work area equipment and/or building to appropriate person(s

Minimum Education

Masters Degree awarded upon completion of an academic postgraduate course of one to three (1-3) years in duration. Normally requires completion of a four year Bachelors Degree (B.A./B.S.) or extensive experience in the designated field prior to entering the Masters Program. There is no equivalency of work experience to holding a Masters of Study in instructional design or related field required.-OR-Bachelors Degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university preferred or five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; equivalency years experience substitution must be in related of Study in instructional design or related field three (3) years demonstrable experience within a professional training design and development environment and/or Mx technical background preferred.

Minimum Experience

Knowledge Skills Abilities

CERTIFICATES LICENSES OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Drivers License where applicable.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Fluency in English through both verbal and written communications; able to speak understand read and write.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to interact with various levels of management in a professional manner.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and high-pressure situations
• Strong business focus
• Ability to think critically
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Strong project management data collection and analysis skills
• Ability and willingness to establish lead and participate in team projects

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• PC and/or compatible computer with printer
• Various office equipment: FAX Copier and Multi-line Telephone

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• General knowledge of the following software: MS Office; MS access if software programs may be required as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.