Have you ever been part of turning on the light bulb for a student? You can absolutely see when a concept or process that had previously been incomprehensible is clearly understood. It is this moment that makes my job as a trainer so enjoyable. I have had the opportunity to be part of this process as a trainer and facilitator, as the manager of a training program, as the developer of the course materials and as quality assurance inspector. As a former hands-on maintenance technician myself, I understand how important it is to keep technical skills current and updated with the latest techniques and knowledge. I also understand the importance of starting our employees off right with a solid foundation of technical training before we turn them loose and ask them to troubleshoot problems, isolate faults and make repairs. What makes me an effective trainer is that I can not only understand these concepts, but I understand them myself and can serve as a mentor and advisor – in the classroom, in the field doing hands-on tasks and inspecting completed tasks. You will see in my experience detailed below, I am a United States Air Force veteran who, for 7+ years, taught aviation technicians. Once I wrapped up my military career in 2014, I was hired and spent the next 7 years teaching technicians and students – both US and internationally – technical skills in the semiconductor industry. I truly believe that my technical background helps me learn new systems, technology and concepts with ease. In fact, I surpassed expectations in my current employer by completing the Level I, II and Advanced technical trainer certifications 3 months ahead of schedule.I enjoy what I do, but now I have decided that I also want to enjoy where I live. I am in process of relocating to Chattanooga, TN and am available for new opportunities. I can be reached at joseph.irwin1@outlook.com to discuss any opportunities where you believe I can add value.