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Aviation Instructional Developer-190015Q
Description
As a leading worldwide provider of navigation devices and wearable technology, our focus is on developing, designing and supporting superior products. Our advanced technology promotes performance, safety and ease of use in every market we serve. That makes us an engineering and technology company with a keen focus on recruiting talent in those fields. But the same vertical integration business model that keeps all design and manufacturing processes in-house also gives us the incentive to hire top performers from different backgrounds, including operations, finance and accounting, information technology, sales, marketing and communications.
Our customers want to spend their time pursuing their passions; not setting up their devices. Our product support teams create easy-to-understand user guides and installation and maintenance manuals. When our customers contact us with questions, we make sure our customer support crews have the best, most up-to-date information. We accept that the customer is always right, but so are our customer care experts.
We are seeking a full-time Aviation Instructional Developer 2 at our world headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. This hands-on position is responsible for creating learning experiences in a variety of digital formats for adult learners, including eLearning and videos. As an Instructional Developer 2 you will create highly engaging learning experiences for Garmin Aviation Training’s external and internal customers. This position requires the Instructional Developer to be detail and production oriented, possess a strong eye for visual design, and work well with instructional designers/subject matter experts through the ADDIE instructional design process. To be successful, this individual must quickly grasp new information and concepts, use initiative, work independently, and work on multiple projects at the same time. Other essential functions include:
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Plan and develop training products for internal and external customers
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Advanced-to-expert use of Adobe Creative Suite and other creative software products to develop moderate-to- complex training products
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Lead development efforts and execute basic project management tasks on basic-to-moderately complex training products
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Guide other instructional developers in the creation of animations, interactive activities, and use other tools and techniques for more effective training products
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Produce videos, images, and audio for integration into training products
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Conduct photography and videography with Garmin’s cameras and equipment
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Lead and train team associates on Training Department and project-specific standards in training product development
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Work collaboratively with team members to streamline training product development workflow for more effective projects
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Work independently on basic-to-moderately complex training products
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Manage individual and project team developer tasks and work schedules to meet time and scope / quality objectives
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Lead and train team associates on project management software applications and other tools daily to track project status and better refine project estimates/work schedule forecasts
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Lead and train team associates on the Training Department file management structure and processes to manage project content/products and department assets for visibility and availability
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Engage with management, instructional designers and developers, and subject matter experts to contribute on project planning, design, and execution
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Assist instructional designer and/or subject matter expert with storyboarding and other ADDIE tasks
Other Responsibilities:
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Accept and complete projects and other miscellaneous Aviation Support duties as assigned
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Stay abreast of the latest development software updates and capabilities, trends in commercial creative software, and digital learning and development technologies
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Work professionally and in a positive, respectful manner with all Garmin associates, customers, and vendors.
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Establish relationships and work collaboratively with teams across Garmin to achieve goals and objectives
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Mentor and train other instructional developers
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience in video editing, motion design, or experience in a role substantially similar to the essential functions of this job description. Internal candidates must have a minimum of 6 months as an Aviation Instructional Developer 1 or demonstrated performance as evaluated by a management panel. Other required skills include:
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Must have a digital portfolio demonstrating a strong visual and conceptual design sense and technical skill
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Must possess demonstrated advanced proficiency and experience using the Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign or similar commercial software
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Must possess demonstrated proficiency with PC and Mac computers
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Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software, specifically PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
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Must be organized with keen attention to detail
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Must have the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal-to-no supervision
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Must be flexible and possess the ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced and challenging environment
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Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
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Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
Candidates with the following qualifications are highly preferred!
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Aviation industry and/or Garmin avionics experience to better understand and incorporate aviation content provided by Instructional Designers and Subject Matter Experts
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Experience in eLearning content design and development including the ADDIE process
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Experience leading projects and using project management tools
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Working knowledge and experience with web technologies and programming (HTML5, Java script, CSS)
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Working knowledge and experience with 3D graphics and rendering technologies
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Working knowledge with virtual and augmented-reality technologies and integration of these technologies into training products
Our benefits are designed to lead an evolving marketplace, support innovation and encourage a healthy balance between work and life. They allow our associates to make their own decisions about their wellbeing and future and consistently rank Garmin as a top tier benefits provider when compared to other high-tech employers. We offer a choice of high value medical, dental and vision plans with low or no premiums, to fit your and your family’s preferences. In addition, Garmin’s financial benefits include a generous 401K retirement plan that provides 5% of pay base contribution plus a match of 75 cents for every dollar you contribute to a maximum of 10% of your compensation. The employee stock purchase plan allows for shares to be bought at a 15% discount. Garmin offers many other benefits and perks ranging from wellbeing initiatives, educational assistance and career development, community charity support, and employee discounts just to name a few.
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
Job: Field Service Engineering
Primary Location: US-KS-Olathe
Organization: Aviation Business
Schedule: Full-time
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