Learning & Development Lead

Wing•Palo Alto, CA

2d•$220,000 - $234,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wing is seeking a Learning & Development Lead with a builder mindset and a deep understanding of employee learning and skill acquisition. The role involves creating an environment and systems that promote a learning-oriented culture. This position is hybrid, based in Palo Alto, CA, or remote in the United States. The ideal candidate will be forward-thinking and technologically savvy, responsible for designing, launching, and scaling Wing’s centralized corporate training function. Initially, this role will be a high-impact individual contributor focused on establishing the foundation for how Wing’s workforce learns, develops skills, and aligns with operational imperatives. This is not a traditional L&D role; it emphasizes a next-generation learning paradigm utilizing AI, LLM-driven knowledge engines, and contextual delivery for adaptive learning solutions tailored to a technical and operational workforce that is rapidly evolving and scaling.

Requirements

10+ years of total experience in instructional design, corporate learning, or people development.
Proven track record of standing up programs in fast-growing technology companies or aviation/robotics/hardware industries.
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
Strong background in instructional design theories and learning psychology.
Proven ability to design training modules that balance different learning archetypes (from desk-based software engineers to field-based employees).
Active experience incorporating AI solutions into dynamic learning workflows.
Ability to link learning interventions to core business metrics (e.g., incident rate reduction, engineering speed, leadership retention) rather than vanity completion rates.
Passion for operating as an individual contributor in the early stages, writing content, organizing materials, and building courses yourself.
Strategic maturity required to set up a new function within the people function.
Excellent public speaking & presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Build the blueprint, strategy, and system foundation for Wing’s first centralized corporate training function to serve the global workforce.
Evaluate, select, and implement modern, AI-driven learning tools and knowledge systems, focusing on adaptive learning paths and real-time support mechanisms.
Act as the architect of core learning pillars, utilizing strong foundational learning science to ensure learning pathways drive specific, measurable business goals.
Develop initial core programs including Safety, Compliance, and Environmental Health & Safety.
Build upon Wing’s existing leadership frameworks.
Elevate engineering and operational skill sets through cutting-edge workflows and partner with AI Champions to cascade AI training.
Partner closely with various client groups and executive leadership to align learning objectives with organizational metrics and dynamic regulatory requirements.
Partner with the Aviation Safety team on core learning modules supporting the Safety Management System.
Partner with Legal, Compliance, and EH&S teams on critical compliance and EH&S training.
Facilitate training sessions for Winglets (virtual and in-person).
Operate initially as an entrepreneurial individual contributor, designing and delivering materials directly.
Strategically build out a small team over time to expand impact.