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Aerospace Instructional System Designer

Bristol
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Job: Instructional System Designer
Pay: Inside IR35 and paid via umbrella
Location: Bristol/ Yeovil

In order for our customers to operate and maintain our platforms and services safely, Instructional Systems Designers (ISD) are responsible for the systematic process for the assessment and development of training solutions, designed specifically for the purpose of formal training delivery. This is achieved through an analytical approach of the development of training material, having a detailed understanding of how individuals learn, the various tools/technologies to support the transfer of knowledge, the attainment of skills, the development of attitudes, and the needs of the instructor.

As a member of the Training Development Team you will perform a key role in providing mission critical training solutions that are of vital importance to our Company and to the Defence and Security of our customers. We know that in this challenging role time never stands still, so we are dedicated to continuously improving not just our products and services but our most valuable asset, our people. We'll provide world class personal and professional development opportunities that you would expect from a company like Boeing all so that you can help us to continue to provide an outstanding service to all our customers.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Training Design manager, Instructional Systems Designers are responsible for:

Conducting analysis to evaluate customer technical training needs to determine appropriate training content, objectives and courseware design methodologies.
Designing, developing and evaluating custom technical training courseware, assessments and assurance artefacts collaborating closely with technical SMEs to ensure highly technical and complex content is targeted to the needs of the audience.
Providing training services that meet the highest technical and quality standards, regulatory requirements and company policies and processes embracing first time quality as a way of life.
Identifying and correcting conditions and behaviours that affect employee, public and customer safety; upholding safety standards; demonstrating proactive safety culture leadership.
Gathering data to support with proposals and assisting with the preparation and presentation of reports regarding the development, implementation and evaluation of training projects and curricula.
Coaching, mentoring and developing others and providing instruction and guidance in the performance of instructional system design principles, methodologies and tasks.
Discovering new opportunities and solutions for problems by looking beyond current practices and using innovative thinking to determine new instructional strategies, methods, technologies and tools related to instructional systems design, development and delivery for internal and external customers.

Required Skills And Experience
To be successful in this role you will be expected to have:

Experience of designing high quality learning solutions.
A sound knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design and methods of evaluation.
Experience in the design, development and assurance of custom instructor-led and distance learning courseware outputs, preferably within either the aerospace, energy, transport, or manufacturing industry.
General knowledge of and some experience in the application of a standardised Systems Approach to Training (SAT) or the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Joint Service Publication (JSP) 822, Defence Direction and Guidance for Training and Education and the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including remotely.
Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Word templates.
Experience with Adobe Storyline 360
Familiar with rotary and/or fixed wing aircrew, missioncrew, groundcrew, mechanical or avionics systems

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