Curriculum Developer

Fairwinds Technologies

. Develop and maintain comprehensive training curricula supporting aircraft and ground system upgrades .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $81,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining training curricula for aircraft and ground systems, with a strong focus on instructional design and technical training for military aviation. Proficient in translating complex technical documentation into effective learning materials and conducting training needs analyses to enhance operational readiness.

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Curriculum DevelopmentTechnical Training DevelopmentMilitary Aviation SupportActive DoD Secret ClearanceInstructor-Led Training Solutions

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentTraining Program DesignLearning Objective DevelopmentTechnical Documentation TranslationTraining Needs AnalysisPerformance Metrics AnalysisHands-On Training SolutionsCourseware ReviewTraining Impact AssessmentContinuous Improvement Processes

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingCustomer Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Training System Implementation Plan (TSIP)Technical OrdersMaintenance DocumentationSoftware Support Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Military AviationAvionicsAerospace ProgramsDepartment of Defense (DoD)Air ForceNavyArmyForeign Military SalesAWACSISR

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain comprehensive training curricula supporting aircraft and ground system upgrades
Create Familiarization (FAM) and Type I training programs for flight crews, mission crews, maintenance personnel, software maintenance personnel, and ground support personnel
Design instructor-led, hands-on, and blended-learning training solutions
Develop learning objectives, lesson plans, student guides, instructor guides, presentations, practical exercises, and assessments
Ensure courseware reflects system functionality, operational procedures, maintenance requirements, and configuration baselines
Conduct courseware reviews and incorporate stakeholder feedback into final training products
Translate avionics engineering documentation into learning materials
Develop training for communications systems, cryptographic systems, mission computing interfaces, ground support systems, installation and checkout procedures, and software support and mission planning tools
Develop and maintain the Training System Implementation Plan (TSIP)
Identify target audiences, prerequisites, training requirements, resource needs, and delivery methods
Coordinate training schedules and readiness activities with government and contractor stakeholders
Conduct training needs analyses and training impact assessments
Support program reviews and customer briefings
Collaborate with technical writers and engineering teams to align training products with technical orders
Support Technical Order reviews, certification, verification, and updates
Keep courseware synchronized with technical manuals, maintenance documentation, and software releases
Deliver classroom and practical instruction when required
Facilitate training workshops and train-the-trainer sessions
Conduct course evaluations and analyze performance metrics
Implement continuous improvement processes for training effectiveness and operational readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Aviation Technology, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Technical Communications, or a related technical discipline; equivalent military and industry experience may be substituted
9+ years of curriculum development experience
5+ years supporting military aviation, avionics, or aerospace programs
Experience developing technical training for aircraft systems, communications systems, or mission systems
Experience developing maintenance and operator training
Experience working with engineering drawings, technical data packages, system specifications, and technical manuals
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, Navy, Army, or Foreign Military Sales programs
Experience developing instructor-led and hands-on training solutions
Experience with AWACS, ISR, C2, airborne communications, or large aircraft mission systems
Active Secret Security Clearance required at time of employment
Must be eligible to work in the US
Must hold active DoD Secret Clearance
Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and customer relationship management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package
Medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer