Director of Training

Yingling Aviation Inc • Wichita, KS

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Training owns Yingling's technical, regulatory, and workforce-development training programs across maintenance, avionics, and line/FBO operations. The role ensures that personnel are trained, qualified, and current to the standards required by the company's Repair Station and Quality Manual and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. This is an individual-contributor position: the Director builds and administers the training system directly and is expected to grow it into a broader function as the organization scales.

Requirements

• Aviation maintenance background with working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 43, 65, and 145.
• Demonstrated experience developing or administering training programs in a Part 145 repair station, or a comparable regulated aviation environment.
• Strong recordkeeping discipline and comfort with training-tracking systems and reporting.
• Effective communicator able to instruct and coach technical staff across experience levels.

Nice To Haves

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate; Inspection Authorization (IA) a plus.
• Formal training in instructional design, adult learning, or human factors in aviation maintenance.
• Familiarity with FBO/line-service and avionics training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and administer the Repair Station Training Program required under 14 CFR 145.163, keeping it aligned with the Repair Station and Quality Manual and current FAA guidance.
• Maintain accurate training and qualification records for technicians, inspectors, and other affected personnel; track certificate, rating, authorization, and currency status and flag upcoming expirations.
• Design and deliver, or coordinate the delivery of, initial/indoctrination, recurrent, on-the-job (OJT), and human-factors training; document competency assessments and OJT sign-offs.
• Coordinate OEM/factory, avionics, and vendor training and manage the associated scheduling, travel, and cost tracking.
• Administer the learning management system (or equivalent) and maintain the company training matrix so requirements, completions, and gaps are visible to leadership.
• Partner with the Director of Safety to deliver safety-culture and SMS-related training, and coordinate EHS/OSHA-required training (e.g., hazardous materials, lockout/tagout, fall protection).
• Support FAA and internal/customer audits by producing training documentation and closing training-related findings.
• Provide input to the annual training budget and identify cost-effective, compliant training solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic, supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed