Fiber Optics Splicing Instructor - Project Based Instruction

Description

This is a Remote position. Daily Rate: $900-$1,000

The Fiber Optics Splicing Instructor position is responsible for teaching fiber optic installation, fusion splicing, ribbon splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and broadband deployment practices to a variety of NTT's clients. Instruction is delivered through classroom presentations, hands-on laboratory exercises, and field-based demonstrations for telecommunications, broadband, utility, construction, and industrial professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of hands-on field experience performing fiber optic splicing, installation, testing, or network deployment within the last five years

• Current Fiber Optic Association (FOA) Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) certification

• Current Fiber Optic Association (FOA) Certified Fiber Optic Specialist - Splicing (CFOS/S) certification

• Previous experience teaching, instructing, mentoring, or facilitating adult learners

• Demonstrated experience with fusion splicing equipment and fiber optic testing instruments

• Experience teaching classroom and hands-on lab courses in a professional or technical training environment

• Working knowledge of fiber optic installation standards, testing methodologies, and industry best practices

• Current driver's license

Technical Knowledge and Experience

• Fusion splicing techniques and applications

• Ribbon splicing techniques and applications

• Single-mode fiber systems

• Multimode fiber systems

• Fiber optic cable preparation and termination

• Splice enclosure preparation and installation

• Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) testing and trace interpretation

• Optical loss testing and troubleshooting

• Fiber characterization methods

• Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) deployment practices

• Broadband network deployment and maintenance

• Fiber optic network troubleshooting and repair

• Fiber optic safety procedures and industry standards

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate technical information to participants of all experience levels, including technicians, installers, contractors, supervisors, engineers, and project managers

• Ability to travel on a consistent basis throughout the United States and occasionally internationally

• Ability to interface with the Sales Department concerning customization of training programs

• Proficiency in PowerPoint presentations and virtual training platforms

• Ability to communicate effectively via email and cell phone

• Ability to demonstrate and evaluate hands-on fiber optic splicing and testing techniques

• Ability to function independently in a highly efficient manner

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Computer literacy (Windows, Microsoft Office Suite)

• Proficient in public speaking and classroom facilitation

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional FOA certifications

• Experience with Outside Plant (OSP) fiber installations

• Experience with utility, telecommunications, broadband, or data center fiber networks

• Curriculum development or course customization experience

• Experience teaching certification preparation programs

• Experience delivering multi-day technical training programs

National Technology Transfer, Inc. (NTT) provides more than 1,500 instructor-led training courses throughout the U.S. each year. NTT has trained over 1 million skilled trades professionals for more than 30 years, making it the leader in skilled trades training. NTT stands alone as the premier worldwide provider of hands-on training for workforces in the skilled trades.

Benefits of Employment

NTT provides a comprehensive benefits program designed to help our faculty and staff stay healthy, feel supported, and maintain a work/life balance.

Committed to excellence and innovation, NTT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.