Instructor Manager

Position Summary

The Manager of Instructors will be responsible for leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of technical instructors. This individual will ensure the delivery of consistent, high-quality training in electrical substation equipment, electrical fundamentals, and safety practices. The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a proven ability to manage both people and processes.

• Foster a culture of an inviting atmosphere for all Dallas employees and students.
• Serve as primary point of contact for all technical and logistical questions.
• Supervise and develop a team of instructors to maintain excellence in training delivery.
• Review all AVO newly developed/updated course content for clarity and accuracy.
• Manage all day 1/last day course operations for all host, on-site and virtual courses.
• Manage scheduling, resource allocation, and instructional assignments.
• Ensure training materials align with current industry standards and best practices.
• Audit all weekly student feedback surveys to ensure AVO Instructor and course compliance.
• Partner with curriculum development teams to improve content and delivery.
• Assign/track Instructor content development and facility project progression.
• Work directly with Megger recruitment teams with reviewing/interviewing potential Instructor candidates.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching for continuous improvement.
• Review and approve all Instructor travel and expense reports.
• Act as an SME with client calls to better assist in course sales.
• Oversee instructor recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to substitute as needed to fill in gaps of Instructor absence.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability within the instructional team.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and implement new training/cashflow opportunities.
• Probability of travel – 10-20% annually.
• Any other duties and responsibilities tailored to the growth and success of AVO Training Institute.

• Related Electrical Engineering, Technical Education, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in technical training, instructional delivery, or adult learning.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in electrical maintenance, power systems, or related fields.
• Previous leadership or management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of electrical substation equipment, safety standards, and electrical fundamentals.
• Familiarization with NETA, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, IEEE, OSHA, ASTM, ANSI etc.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel as needed to support training operations.
• Background in Microsoft TEAMS, Outlook, Excel, CONCUR etc.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing high-performing teams.

AVO Training Institute offers a professional, collaborative environment with opportunities for growth. Join us to help shape the future of the electrical workforce by leading a team dedicated to safety, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.