Courseware Developer

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The primary focus of the Courseware Developer is to create innovative, interactive products and programs for FlightSafety training through a variety of development mediums. This position works in conjunction with other Courseware Developers, Technical Writers, Instructional Designers, and personnel to develop and enhance training programs.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Create and update FlightSafety’s courseware products within defined specifications and standards to support training.
• Develop animations for integration into FlightSafety media.
• Design/update publications for print and electronic distribution.
• Create and sustain vector art, including 2D images.
• Consult and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to develop and modify courseware content within approved project timeline, budget and scope
• Adhere to and apply the correct formatting/layout standards to publish courseware for distribution on a variety of platforms (e.g., web, iPad, classroom computers).
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and track billable hours to courseware budget
• Support courseware through appropriate stages of the project management lifecycle
• Create and sustain content across multiple platforms, including audio/video deliverables, interactive courseware products, training publications, and classroom, LiveLearning and eLearning training materials.

Minimum Education

• Associate degree required
• Bachelor’s preferred

Minimum Experience

• Three+ (3) years in graphic design or related development position can be substituted for the degree requirement. If internal, at least 18 months in current position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proven ability to collaborate across a broad spectrum of key stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in audio and video production tools (Premier, Animate, Audition etc.)
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (PS, AI, ID)
• Skilled in visual design.
• Knowledge of various courseware distribution channels.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with various levels of management in a professional manner.
• Ability to remain calm and adapt to changes rapidly and perform in a fast-paced work environment.
• Results-oriented with high drive to achieve objectives and standards with little supervision or guidance.
• Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; able to speak, understand, read, and write
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; communicate and perform keyboarding activities. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, stoop and/or bend. Occasionally may require using stairs or ramp and be subject to noise and vibration during operation of simulation devices.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. This job also requires the visual acuity to identify and distinguish colors.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to travel. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.