Curriculum Developer/Instructor III (AI)

Location: Hybrid, with flexibility for candidates located near Panasonic PTS locations across the United States; Irvine, California headquarters location. Approximately 30% domestic or international travel is required. Valid authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Salary: $89,000–$149,000 per year, plus potential discretionary bonuses and incentives.

Company

Panasonic Avionics develops inflight entertainment and connectivity products, including movies, games, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth headphone connectivity for the aviation industry.

What you will do

• Design, develop, maintain, and audit global technical curriculum for classroom, online, video, and self-paced delivery.
• Work with subject matter experts to create technically accurate course modules, instructional materials, tests, exams, and learning assessments.
• Deliver technical training, laboratory exercises, practical demonstrations, and examinations for Panasonic Avionics systems and products.
• Provide field engineering support, technical guidance, and troubleshooting assistance for system, hardware, and software issues.
• Lead work groups focused on curriculum, training, and quality process improvement.
• Train junior instructors and act as a liaison with teams developing and integrating next-generation in-flight entertainment systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience developing technical curriculum in a corporate environment.
• Technical knowledge of in-flight entertainment systems, aviation maintenance practices, avionics, and related components.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix commands, file systems, TCP/IP networks, troubleshooting, wiring diagrams, and electronic test equipment.
• Experience with learning management system administration, e-learning technologies, adult learning concepts, and varied training methodologies.
• Experience using AI-assisted tools and large language models to create and evaluate digital learning content, including prompt engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, professional presentation and instruction abilities, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Visio.

Nice to have

• College degree.
• Experience with aircraft maintenance, avionics, engineering, information technology, electronics, or audio/video production.
• Knowledge of global civil aviation regulations, FAA, CAA, ATA requirements, and aviation technical publication standards.
• Network, software, system development, or integration experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid and onsite employees may access amenities at the Irvine headquarters, including restaurants, fitness areas, outdoor spaces, parking, charging stations, and commuter shuttle service.
• Paid time off, company-paid holidays, and additional compensation for operational work performed on holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, identity theft, pet, and other voluntary insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% match on up to 8% of contributions and full vesting from day one.
• Tuition reimbursement, wellbeing programs, and employee assistance resources.