Manager of Technical Training

LAUNCH Technical Workfo•Wichita, KS

14h

About The Position

LAUNCH is one of the fastest growing aviation and industrial staffing and aircraft services firms in the country and as a result we are adding a Manager of Technical Training to our Team. If you are career-minded, have a positive attitude and a strong desire for success then we have a rewarding career opportunity for you! LAUNCH offers a competitive salary and benefits package. We offer a high energy, professional, flexible work culture with opportunities to showcase your talents while growing with LAUNCH. The Training Manager is responsible for administration, development, and facilitation of LAUNCH’s FAA approved maintenance training program and training records. The Training Manager conducts new hire and recurring training for LAUNCH’s repair station and acts as a designated trainer for LAUNCH repair station customers. The Training Manager works closely with the LAUNCH repair station leaders, on-site coordinators, and remote LAUNCH Teams Administrator to ensure an adequate level of properly trained, qualified, and authorized Team Members are available to support maintenance activities, including maintaining the audit records of completed training. Additional duties may include:

Requirements

Maintain LAUNCH repair station compliance with FAA approved repair station TPM
Self-starting, entrepreneurial, goal-oriented individual
Multitasking and organizational skills
Ability to build rapport with both internal Team Members, vendors, government agencies and customers
Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
Ability to travel 30% of the time
Ability to work collaboratively and rely on others inside and outside of the company to meet objectives
Ability to maintain high-quality work and meet strict deadlines
Strong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Must be able to self-supervise and maintain the highest professional communication and appearance standards
Ability to adhere to LAUNCH’s Mission and Values
Previous training program management and course development experience with emphasis on 14CFR145 and 121 required
Previous instructor experience in repair station or airline environment
5-10 years of maintenance training experience or combination of maintenance training experience and hands on maintenance experience
Proficient with computer software (Microsoft Office products), course and LMS software
Must hold a current, valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license with no history of infractions
Must have a valid driver’s license
Local candidate in the Wichita, KS

Nice To Haves

4-year degree preferred
Certification in instruction or adult education preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the quality and administration of the Training Management System, including the Maintenance Training Program Manual (TPM)
Ensures the quality, implementation, and courseware development for Maintenance Technical Training including pathway programs for the repair station IAB Center of Excellence
Reviews and monitors all Maintenance Technical Training for quality, compliance, and adherence to company operating procedures and regulatory requirements
Receive training requests from various departments and ensure training is scheduled in a timely manner
Supporting data entry requirements for Empower MX or other digital task card and signature authorizations
Creating monthly and weekly training calendars
Conducting in-person and virtual training for remote LAUNCH repair station projects
Facilitate “train the trainer” programs for customers when applicable
Develops and maintains the quality of technical course content and presentations, including On-the-Job Training (OJT) program
Evaluates Maintenance Training Instructors, including equipment and courseware
Responsible for the annual training budget and budget management