Automotive Technician Trainer
Location: Newnan, Georgia
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
AAMCO University is a state-of-the-art training facility for AAMCO technicians providing continuing education. AAMCO University offers both hands-on courses and 600+ online courses.
AAMCO Transmissions and Total Car Care is one of the most trusted and recognized automotive brands in the country for over 60 years. We are the largest company in the U.S. specializing in complex automotive repair with approximately 570 stores across the country.
THE OPPORTUNITY WE OFFER:
- Paid Time Off
- Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
- 401k
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Automotive Technical Training Instructor is responsible for providing hands-on technical training as well as assessing training needs, assisting in creating training materials, and evaluating training results. Regional travel throughout the West Coast is a requirement for this position.
Principle Duties And Responsibilities
- Helps develop technical training programs according to organizational requirements: producing training schedules, determining course content, and training materials
- Responsible for in person lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and related instructional delivery methods
- Helps coordinate logistics for instruction events, including scheduling classes, reserving classroom space as necessary, and preparing workstations to ensure the most efficient use of resources
- Deliver standard and customized training based on AAMCO needs and the delivery of new product and technology training
- Evaluates results, determines overall effectiveness of training programs by soliciting student and dealer feedback and makes improvements as necessary
- Works internally with other AAMCO departments to resolve student issues relative to training and education
- Research and develop technical articles and bulletins for department technical requirements
- Review and resolve support tickets within the AAMCO University queuing and tracking systems, proactively solving problems and promoting end-user satisfaction
- Work with other trainers and department associates to ensure best-in-class training services are provided
- Serve as technical assistant or point of contact with students and dealers until ‘go live’ date and hand-off to support
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing publications
- Helps recruit and onboard new technical trainers
THE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Automotive systems including drivability and computerized system problem diagnosis, maintenance services and processes including transmission removal and installation
- Possess excellent knowledge of Diagnostic Equipment such as scanners, DMMs, and Oscilloscopes
- Proven experience as technical trainer (Preferred)
- Knowledge of modern training techniques and tools in technical subjects
- Experience in designing technical course content
- Ability to address training needs with complete courses
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, comfortable speaking to large groups
- Working knowledge in MS Office (Word and PowerPoint)
- Preferred – Experience in Diagnostics, Reprogramming and Transmission services
- Preferred- ASE certified in transmission and general vehicle service categories or demonstrated equivalent work experience
- Fluent in English; Preferred- Spanish ability is a plus
Contact Me
Reese Blalock
Director of Technical Education & Development
1963 Aamco Dr.
Newnan, GA 30265
(267) 464-1612 Direct
(267) 460-4153 Fax
(770) 773-6373 Cel