What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training and Development Specialist - A&P Apprenticeship position at Textron Aviation?
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for teaching, planning, organizing, and supporting on the job training for employees within the Airframe & Powerplant Apprenticeship program at Textron Aviation.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. Prepares course outlines, develops, and provides training aids, schedules, and conducts training activities emphasizing safety.
II. Communicate with the leadership and customer groups to identify and prioritize training needs for A&P Apprentices.
III. Establish and maintain training records for all employees enrolled in the Apprenticeship program.
IV. Revise curriculum content and support new curriculum development.
V. Serve as an advisor to all assigned employees and prepare employees to successfully complete the FAA administered Airframe and Powerplant exams.
VI. Review individual on the job training and military experience, identifying gaps within employee experience.
VII. Maintains contact with colleges, public schools, related companies, training organizations and associations regarding new training developments and educational programs.
VIII. Maintains training records and course materials.
IX. Maintain a high level of expertise in subjects taught
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.
Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company
Textron Aviation
Primary Location
US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Field
Human Resources
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Standard
Shift
First Shift
Job Posting
03/13/2025, 1:45:35 PM
Responsible for teaching, planning, organizing, and supporting on the job training for employees within the Airframe & Powerplant Apprenticeship program at Textron Aviation.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. Prepares course outlines, develops, and provides training aids, schedules, and conducts training activities emphasizing safety.
II. Communicate with the leadership and customer groups to identify and prioritize training needs for A&P Apprentices.
III. Establish and maintain training records for all employees enrolled in the Apprenticeship program.
IV. Revise curriculum content and support new curriculum development.
V. Serve as an advisor to all assigned employees and prepare employees to successfully complete the FAA administered Airframe and Powerplant exams.
VI. Review individual on the job training and military experience, identifying gaps within employee experience.
VII. Maintains contact with colleges, public schools, related companies, training organizations and associations regarding new training developments and educational programs.
VIII. Maintains training records and course materials.
IX. Maintain a high level of expertise in subjects taught
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
- Airframe & Powerplant license required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or in lieu of degree 5 years of relative military/technical hands on training experience required
- Experience as an A&P mechanic
- Verbal and written communication skills in a professional business environment; including, grammar, ability to communicate with varying levels of professionals, and vocabulary
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and strong project management skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to change and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Customer focus; demonstrated ability to build relationships with internal and external customers and have a desire for strong customer service
- Conflict resolution skills
- Exceptional in PC skills; including, MS Office and general database management
- Presentation skills with various group sizes, comfortable with hybrid course delivery methods
- Bias for customer service- proactive communication to customers and team members, delivers on commitments, and is knowledgeable and accurate regarding expertise and safety requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.
Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company
Textron Aviation
Primary Location
US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Field
Human Resources
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Standard
Shift
First Shift
Job Posting
03/13/2025, 1:45:35 PM
