Training & Standards Specialist - Maintenance
About The Position
The Training & Standards Specialist – Maintenance is responsible for delivering Crew Chief training and creating the technical materials required to support standardized maintenance operations. This role focuses on hands-on development of training plans, maintenance policies, and aircraft specific technical documentation. Rather than managing programs or teams, this position directly produces the materials, procedures, and instructional content that ensure maintenance personnel are trained, qualified, and operating to consistent standards. The Specialist works closely with engineering, maintenance SMEs, and operational teams to ensure all documentation and training align with system updates and mission requirements.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in maintenance training, technical documentation, aviation maintenance, or related DoD environments.
- Ability to create and manage technical documentation for complex systems.
- Strong familiarity with UAS systems and maintenance operations.
- Strong knowledge of instructional design and adult learning principles.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Secret - Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance, as required for the role.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, and logistics.
- Ability to independently identify needs and execute tasks with minimal supervision.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems and digital documentation platforms.
- Experience developing multimedia or digital content.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Crew Chief training through classroom instruction, practical maintenance exercises, and field/on the job training.
- Develop training plans, qualification paths, and proficiency requirements for maintenance personnel.
- Assess training effectiveness and incorporate continuous improvements.
- Track and maintain training records, certifications, and qualification standards for all personnel.
- Develop and/or maintain maintenance policies, such as tool control, FOD prevention, safety practices, and configuration control.
- Create, revise, and/or standardize aircraft specific maintenance manuals, inspection procedures, servicing instructions, and job aids.
- Ensure technical documentation accurately reflects current engineering baselines and system updates.
- Coordinate with engineering and SMEs to ensure documentation meets operational and reliability goals.
- Conduct periodic audits, standardization reviews, and compliance assessments.
- Evaluate field feedback and maintenance trends to drive documentation and standards improvements.
- Support integration of new technologies into maintenance policies and documentation standards.
- Travel to operational locations to provide standardization support and validate documentation effectiveness.
- Provide weekly reports to leadership summarizing training activity, documentation updates, and compliance status.
- May be required to deploy to operational locations to supplement crews, deliver on-the-job training (OJT), and assist with mission readiness activities.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support operational objectives.
Benefits
- Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness.
- DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
- Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE.
- DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays.
- Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
