Are you a passionate Aircraft Structures Instructor in the St. Louis, Missouri area interested in working for a stable, rapidly growing organization dedicated to national defense? Our client is a premier provider of specialized training and operational excellence solutions, with a legacy spanning over 50 years of supporting critical government and commercial missions. They are home to a group of highly motivated professionals who excel at solving intricate technical challenges in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. By investing in top-tier talent and advanced technology, our client ensures their training programs remain at peak performance to support those on the front lines of the aerospace industry. 

They prioritize a culture of continuous learning and peer-to-peer mentorship, ensuring that as the mission evolves, so does the expertise of every team member. This commitment to professional development, paired with a stable, supportive leadership structure, creates an environment where high performers can build an impactful career.

You Want: 

• Work for a stable, rapidly growing organization that will allow you to grow personally and professionally.
• Continue to leverage your background in aircraft structures, training the next generation of aerospace professionals.
• Work within a stable, supportive leadership structure that rewards high performance.
• Do meaningful work that impacts national security daily. 
• Work with a highly collaborative team composed of fun, bright, motivated people who truly enjoy working together.

You Will:

• Deliver comprehensive technical training across a broad range of aircraft structures subject matter, including Heavy Structures, Drill and Fill, and Fastener Installation.
• Utilize diverse instructional methods such as classroom sessions, computer-based training (CBT), simulations, and on-the-job (OJT) coaching to satisfy business requirements.
• Assess and validate employee competence to ensure compliance with stringent government and organizational quality standards.
• Navigate and interpret complex technical documentation, including manufacturing repair documents and detailed assembly or installation blueprints.
• Collaborate with management and clients to evaluate training effectiveness and adapt materials to meet evolving operational needs.
• Ensure training environments are "teach-ready" by preparing physical and digital materials and maintaining program documentation.

You Have: 

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to work 5 days a week on-site in St. Louis, Missouri. 
• Extensive prior aircraft structures teaching experience (Heavy Structures, Sealing, Bond and Ground, etc.).
• Strong presentation and teaching skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable instructions.
• Expert-level ability to read blueprints and technical installation drawings.
• Ability to travel 10-15% to support training needs as required.
• The ability to perform sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force, and repetitive motions in an office or lab setting.

Catch Federal is a high-touch recruiting agency that delivers end-to-end talent acquisition solutions for government agencies, prime contractors, and subcontractors. Headquartered in Charleston, SC, Catch brings decades of technical recruiting expertise to local and national clients and offers a full range of flexible solutions, including direct placement hiring, recruitment process outsourcing, contract, and contract-to-hire models. Catch specializes in the entire talent attraction lifecycle by sourcing and recruiting qualified candidates who are interview-ready, culturally aligned, and ready to make an immediate impact - learn how at catchfederal.com.

Catch Federal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.