NATHAN TEACH
Brundidge,AL
Summary
Talented training instructor adept at developing, implementing and conducting diverse training courses for DOD clients. Collaborative and insightful professional familiar with a range of training needs and successful at delivering instruction through diverse methods. Excellent communication, planning and time management abilities. Operates from a standard's based and regulatory referenced teaching mindset. Enthusiastic training professional successful at developing training plans and supplementary materials to help students excel. Works under strict deadlines and makes independent judgments about effectiveness of training. Comfortable with remote training technology and methodologies. Possesses current SECRET level security clearance. 23 Years of Army rotary-wing maintenance and training program management experience, 15 years N1 certified standardization instructor experience with over 4900 flight hours, and over 5 years of Aviation Safety program management and enforcement experience. Experienced with developing and delivering training programs that meet organizational goals. Utilizes innovative methods to create engaging and effective learning experiences. Strong understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning theories. Professional with strong background in training and development, adept at designing and implementing effective training programs. Skilled in curriculum development, instructional design, and leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences. Known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving measurable results. Reliable, flexible, and focused on driving continuous improvement in organizational performance through proactive application of written regulatory requirements current .
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Specialist Senior
General Dynamics Information Technology Inc
Fort Rucker, Alabama
06.2023 - Current
- Develops and implements training programs to enhance student skills and knowledge.
- Conducts needs assessments to identify training gaps and opportunities for improvement with course managers.
- Collaborates with department heads to align training initiatives with organizational goals.
- Spearheads updates to existing training materials to maintain relevance with industry best practices and evolving organizational needs.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by conducting regular follow-ups with course managers post-training sessions.
- Assists in analyzing and assessing training and development needs for customer Programs of instruction.
- Creates a positive learning environment by incorporating adult learning principles into all instructional designs.
- Boosts overall workplace efficiency by introducing cross-training initiatives that increased employees'' versatility in performing various tasks.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Works with sub contract vendors to customize devices to accommodate business needs.
- Ensures quality control standards are maintained for all training aspects.
UH-60 Academics Training Instructor
U.S. Army Active Duty
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Served as a Training Instructor/Writer (PD# EG456979) GS-1712-11 for UH60 aircraft academics
- Performed undergraduate and graduate student training for assigned Army Aviation Programs of Instructions including, but not limited to, UH60 systems and use of all training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations (TADSS).
- Assisted POI by obtaining certifications and rights required to become an administrator on required government computer applications, servers, and learning management systems.
- Utilized skills as subject matter expert to ensure learning analysis and implementation of learner centric strategies for traditional and online training are sufficient.
- Assisted in the review of lesson plans, instructor guides, related subject materials, references and training aids.
- Conducted student administrative support including evaluating student progress, conducting student counseling and remedial instruction as required.
- Performed duties as a fully certified TRADOC platform instructor/evaluator.
- Provided input, as required, regarding instructor workloads, schedules, and routine assignments.
- Conducted courseware development and modifications utilizing the ADDIE process and offering input to courseware SME's.
- Constantly evaluated course content and determine if a revision is required as well as honing research and teaching skills to ensure course material that might be diverse, deficient, or difficult to adapt but necessary to curriculum is not dismissed.
- Assisted in the regular synchronization of courseware across the aviation enterprise to ensure Total Army School System (TASS) access.
- Conducted courseware development to ensure institutional, operational and self-development training domains are all utilized.
- Participated in data analysis pertaining to internal and external course revisions and operational decisions.
USAACE NCOA Small Group Leader
U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Nominated and selected by board members from the NCOA to perform duties as a 15 series Maintenance Senior Leaders Course (SLC) small group leader.
- Facilitated the learning of assigned course material for multiple classes of 16 or more students attending SLC utilizing a student centric learning environment.
- Additional duties included instructor/writer roles when lesson creation or curriculum rewrites were required due to regulatory, or lessons learned changes that affected current POI materials as well as serving as the Academy's Safety NCO.
- Sought knowledge base advancement by attending and graduating with honors from the Ground Safety Officers Course and Additional Duty Safety Officer Course.
- Completed OSHA 511 certification.
- Completed OSHA 10hour certification for general industry.
- Performed duties as the Development Cell 15 Maintenance SLC POI manager and TRADOC certified instructor evaluator.
- Created new lesson plans and revisions including a complete rewrite of the Downed Aircraft Recovery Training (DART) lesson plan from the ground up in less than a month due to the lesson's regulatory requirements, regulation numbers, and actual operational conduct changing with the current revision of the governing regulation.
Aviation Brigade Standardization NCO
U.S. Army Active Duty - Flight Status
11.2016 - 05.2020
- Selected by the Brigade command team to serve as the senior Standardization Instructor for the Brigade over all available 15T and 15U SSG's / SFC's in FORSCOM.
- Implemented FORSCOM directives, guidance, and program oversight for six flight companies across two battalions and multiple MDS's.
- Serves as the senior advisor to the Brigade Command Team and the Subject Matter Expert for enlisted standardization, training, and evaluation.
- Utilized his extensive knowledge of FORSCOM requirements and policies to create an 'on station' gunnery range at FT. Bragg, which catered to UH/CH assigned aircraft thereby saving the Brigade millions of dollars in off post training expenses annually.
- One of only two enlisted personnel to attend the Aviation Master Gunners Course before the Enlisted Master Gunners Course was created.
- Regularly briefed General Officers and other VIPs on matters pertaining to Aircraft operation, force wide issues, and recommendations for improvement of the Army's enlisted training programs as well as proposed solutions to current issues affecting the force.
- Performed duties as the Brigade Safety NCO as an additional duty.
TRADOC Flight Instructor /Writer
U.S. Army Active Duty - Flight Status
05.2012 - 10.2016
- Served as one of six board selected TRADOC NRCM FI/SI course flight/platform instructors.
- Duties included graduate level depth of instruction on UH-60 aircraft systems, methods of instruction, program management, and flight evaluation techniques to classes of 8-10 student instructors.
- Utilized a student centric, facilitation style learning environment to ensure maximum retention of information and knowledge sharing between students.
- Competed for and was selected as USAACE Flight instructor of the quarter for 3rd quarter FY 2014 due to teaching ability and facilitation methods.
- Performed instructor / writer roles of TRADOC approved curriculum as revisions to courseware were required including UH-60M systems classes and changes to FOI / MOI techniques.
Company Standardization Instructor
U.S. Army Active Duty - Flight Status
06.2009 - 04.2012
- Served as the primary Instructor/Evaluator for the unit in both CONUS and OCONUS environments.
- Responsibilities included maintenance of company flight records, implementation of new training material and reoccurring evaluations of over 30 assigned crewmembers.
- Mentored and evaluated assigned flight instructors to ensure appropriate standardization techniques and regulatory training requirements were met.
- Facilitated timely accomplishment of training and evaluation requirements by utilizing all available training aids and TADSS simulation equipment available to the unit.
- Managed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the company aircraft utilizing P4T3 maintenance practices in both CONUS and OCONUS environments.
Company Standardization NCO
U.S. Army Active Duty - Flight Status
05.2007 - 05.2009
- Responsible for the implementation and execution of all FORSCOM directed training and evaluation requirements of all assigned crewmembers.
- Assisted the battalion with Gunnery qualification requirements and evaluations.
- Served as the POC for multiple DES assistance visits and external evaluations.
- Served as the primary trainer for company of over 30 crewmembers.
UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
U.S. Army Active Duty - Flight Status
02.2002 - 04.2007
- Served as one of two maintenance supervisors for the company, responsible for ensuring P4T3 requirements were met for all assigned maintenance tasks and engaged in direct communication with Unit Production Control office for any external maintenance assistance requirements in both CONUS and OCONUS environments.
- Served as a mission task Unit Trainer for assigned crewmembers.
- Assisted Unit standardization with aircraft systems academic training and gunnery evaluation operations.
UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
U.S. Army Active Duty - Flight Status
05.2000 - 01.2002
- Conducted scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions on a fleet of 10 UH-60 airframes to include component repair, replacement and troubleshooting.
- Directly responsible for one UH-60 airframe and all associated transportability equipment and flyaway gear with a cost exceeding 17 million dollars.
- Served as unit trainer and assistant gunnery evaluator.
Education
Ground Safety Officers Course -
Fort Rucker, AL06.2021
OSHA 511 - undefined
Fort Rucker, AL06.2021
10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health - undefined
Fort Rucker, AL06.2021
Common Faculty Developers / Instructors Course - undefined
Fort Rucker, AL08.2020
Senior Leaders Course - undefined
Fort Rucker, AL12.2019
Additional Duty Safety Course - undefined
Fort Rucker, AL06.2017
Training Developers Course - undefined
Fort Rucker, AL02.2015
Total Army Instructor Training Course - undefined
Fort Rucker, AL10.2012
Advanced Leaders Course - undefined
Fort Rucker, AL05.2011
Aviation Life Support Equipment Training - undefined
Fort Rucker, AL01.2011
UH-60 Non-Rated Crewmember Instructor Course - undefined
Fort Rucker, AL02.2009
Skills
- Company Policy Compliance
- Quality Control
- Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
- Product Development
- Public Speaking
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Instructional Methods
- Adult Learning Theories
- Quality Assurance Standards
- Developing Training Programs
- Maintenance Planning and Operations
- Attention to detail
Certifications And Qualifications
- Lean Six Sigma white belt
- Ground Safety Officer Course
- OSHA 511 Certified
- OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health Certified
- TRADOC Instructor Evaluator Certified
- UH-60 A/L/M Qualified
- UH-60 M-Model Maintenance Course
Timeline
Training Specialist Senior
General Dynamics Information Technology Inc
06.2023 - Current
UH-60 Academics Training Instructor
U.S. Army Active Duty
12.2022 - 05.2023
USAACE NCOA Small Group Leader
U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2020 - 12.2022
Aviation Brigade Standardization NCO
U.S. Army Active Duty - Flight Status
11.2016 - 05.2020
TRADOC Flight Instructor /Writer
U.S. Army Active Duty - Flight Status
05.2012 - 10.2016
Company Standardization Instructor
U.S. Army Active Duty - Flight Status
06.2009 - 04.2012
Company Standardization NCO
U.S. Army Active Duty - Flight Status
05.2007 - 05.2009
UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
U.S. Army Active Duty - Flight Status
02.2002 - 04.2007
UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
U.S. Army Active Duty - Flight Status
05.2000 - 01.2002