TRAINING TECHNICIAN

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Plans, organizes, leads and controls the group and subordinate unit training program to ensure combat readiness. Reviews the training of all personnel and determines method to accomplish training to include formal training schools, career development course (CDC), professional military education (PME), air force testing and on the job (OJT) programs. Evaluates training for unit members and tracks progress via automated training records systems and other tools. Coordinates actions with UTMs, supervisors, and higher headquarters training functions at the wing, and MAJCOM level, as appropriate. Advises the group commander on the execution of unit training and advises UTMs, supervisors or managers within units when actions may affect productivity or mission. Based on the distribution of skills, job proficiency, evaluations, technical evaluation, tests, etc., prepares training schedules and course outlines and determines the means by which such training can be attained; i.e., formal off base training, field training detachments, mobile training detachments, classroom, etc. Where satisfactory arrangements cannot be made, seeks the assistance of host wing/base education and training office or higher headquarters where no wing/base education and training office exists. Through a planned training control program, ensures a balance of skills and skill levels within the group's span of control. Manages the classification system to ensure all MXG personnel meet the mandatory requirements and are awarded the correct Air Force specialty code (AFSC). Responsible for overall management of OJT program for the group and oversight of subordinate unit's OJT program for 15 to 20 AFSCs. Conducts staff assistance visits (SAV) and identifies root cause of deficiencies and recommends corrective actions for process improvements. Conducts unit in and out-processing of personnel to include permanent change of station, ETS and deploying personnel. Implements and manages training programs, policies and procedures as directed by host wing/base education and training office or higher headquarters where no wing/base education and training office exists. Familiarize group staff with training concepts, scope, methods and procedures. Coordinates and disseminates training policy and program changes to supervisors and trainers. Manages the development of education and training instructional products. Selects instructional methods that involve the development of lesson plans, task breakdowns, equipment requirements, and instructional aids when teaching the Air Force training course (AFTC), automated training record system, and training business area (TBA). Serves as wing POC for functional administration of training business area (TBA) under Air Force and MAJCOM directive. Assists all wing TBA users with system access and troubleshooting. Maintains master training plans (MTP) guides/assists supervisors with development and monitors the use of MTPs. Schedules and conducts formal classroom instruction during the work-week. Develops educational and training objectives and measurement devices. Administers education, training and distance learning programs. Manages the enlisted training programs for the group and advises unit training managers with subordinate units. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies DoD, AF, and ANG policies, instructions and guidance by establishing and implementing training plans, policies and procedures. Plans, develops, and promotes effective utilization of media resources (examples: multimedia and distance learning). Ensures application procedures for officer and enlisted residence developmental education (DE) are complete and in accordance with prescribing directives. Responsible for the management of military and civilian formal school programs. Administers the Air Force training course (AFTC). Responsible to train personnel to instruct the AFTC as required. Serves as focal point for all career development course (CDC) enrollments, reenrollments, waiver requests and two-time CDC failures for the group and subordinate units. Provides guidance and oversight on waivers from assigned units to include: 3, 5 and 7 skill level technical school waivers, time-in-training waivers, CDC waivers, CDC reenrollments as well as two time CDC failures. Acts as the liaison between the group, units and the Force Support Squadron for all reenrollment and waiver requests. Evaluates packages for completeness and ensures accuracy and compliance with higher headquarters directives and applicable laws. Ensures eligibility for reenrollment. Provides reenrollment recommendation to host wing/based education and training OPR for approval/disapproval based on all requirements being met. Notifies the Force Development Office in the event of a two time CDC failure. Provides guidance to Unit Training Manager in the assessment of options to be recommended to the Unit Commander. Performs other duties as assigned.