The Vacancy

About AVO Training Institute

AVO Training Institute is an Internationally recognized leader in electrical training, dedicated to equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills required to maintain and operate electrical systems safely and effectively. For over 60 years, AVO has been committed to advancing industry standards, ensuring safety, and delivering high-quality training programs.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Why Join Us

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.