Maintenance Training Manager

About Bridger Aerospace

Bridger provides aerial wildfire surveillance, relief and suppression, and aerial firefighting services using next-generation technology and environmentally friendly and sustainable firefighting methods primarily throughout the United States and Canada, as well as airframe modification and integration solutions for governmental and commercial customers. Our mission is to save lives, property and habitats threatened by wildfires, leveraging our high-quality team, specialized aircraft and innovative use of technology and data. We are meeting an underserved and growing need for next-generation full-service aerial firefighting platforms.

About the Role

Bridger Aerospace is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Maintenance Training Manager . This position is responsible for managing all training activities within the maintenance department, ensuring that training requirements are identified, documented, coordinated, and fulfilled in accordance with regulatory, contractual, and internal standards.

While not expected to personally deliver all training, the manager must be capable of preparing and mentoring internal instructors through structured "train-the-trainer" efforts. A background in instructional methodology, technical education, or maintenance leadership is valuable to ensure training is effectively developed and delivered.

This role collaborates closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), external vendors, and maintenance leadership to facilitate the planning, creation, and execution of training programs, while maintaining accurate records and continuously improving program quality and effectiveness.

Reports to : Director of Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Program Ownership & Compliance

Serve as the primary point of contact for all maintenance training and compliance-related activities.

Define and track required training for all maintenance personnel, including :

Technical training (e.g., avionics, airframe / structures, engines)

Schedule and manage all training events and ensure coverage across required training intervals.

Define On-the-Job Training (OJT) structure and ensure proper delivery and documentation of OJT training and logging.

Evaluate training effectiveness, close feedback loops, and recommend improvements.

Job Requirements

Benefits and Perks

This position is subject to pre-employment background check. Additionally, this position requires attainment of an AOA Badge issued by Bozeman-Yellowstone Int'l Airport.

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings and its family of companies does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal or state law in matters of employment, promotion, services or activities it operates.

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