Production Training Specialist

Joby Aviation • Dayton, OH

17h • $70,000 - $117,000

About The Position

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service. Overview Are you ready to play a crucial role in shaping the future of aviation? Located in Dayton, Ohio, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. We are seeking a Production Training Specialist to champion and elevate our aircraft manufacturing training programs. As a driving force behind standardizing, documenting, and supporting training activities across multiple manufacturing shops, you will be at the forefront of ensuring our teams are equipped with the skills and knowledge to build the future of air transportation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience executing against and/or developing manufacturing work instructions (MWIs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and/or other technical documentation
• Proficiency in developing training architectures, learning objectives, and standardized operating procedures (SOPs) using instructional design methodologies.
• Experience managing Learning Management Systems (LMS), including content deployment, version control, and tracking performance metrics to drive data-informed improvements.
• Understanding of auditing training materials against organizational and regulatory standards (such as OSHA or ISO) to ensure full legal and safety alignment.
• Proven ability to manage the end-to-end training development lifecycle, including scoping, resource allocation, and timeline management for multi-phase program rollouts.
• Experience collaborating with diverse departments (Engineering, EHS, Operations) to align training project milestones with broader organizational goals and operational deadlines.
• Strong instructional and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and in an engaging manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and guide individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill levels
• Effective organizational skills to manage training schedules, materials, records, and documentation

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, Training, Instructional Design, or a related field
• Experience designing, implementing, enhancing, and/or delivering training programs in a manufacturing, production, or similar environment
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and/or other training software
• Experience as a technical writer
• Experience designing standardized training systems
• Experience in aerospace, composites, or electronics manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Ensure that training content, processes, and procedures are in compliance with published training standards
• Establish, implement, and manage training technology and record-keeping systems
• Coordinate the development of training curricula based on existing work instructions, SOPs, and training content
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including subject matter experts, engineers, and production leaders, to incorporate practical, hands-on experiences into training programs.
• Ensure that technicians and inspectors are current and compliant with training requirements.
• Support the administration and delivery of the train-the-trainer program, assessing for effectiveness and proper application
• Coordinate and monitor enrollment, schedules, costs, and equipment for technician and quality inspector training
• Continuously assess the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations to address evolving industry requirements and feedback from trainees.
• Coordinate/deliver manufacturing essentials, continuous improvement, and train-the-trainer courses
• Coordinate and/or deliver area-specific core knowledge and general skills training
• Support the design and delivery of production-specific onboarding and new-hire training
• Support the development of engaging instructional materials to be delivered both online and in person

Benefits

• Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level