Maintenance Training Manager

Silver Airways is hiring a Maintenance Training Manager to develop, revise and teach curriculums, manage training department, oversee all record keeping as required by FARs, and schedule timely training.

This role interfaces with all departments, managers, and employees in the company. This position will work out of our Orlando, FL location.

Essential Functions :

• Instruct maintenance personnel and other company employees in the subject areas required by FAR 121 Regulations.
• Develop training through classroom, CBT, OJT, within a learning management system (LMS)
• Oversee departmental curriculum development and delivery, updating and revising course material.
• Oversee training records, documentation and compliance to FAR’s and training manual requirements.
• Track and oversee scheduling of all required training, train the trainer, and any new instructors.
• Provide a monthly audit of upcoming training events to VP of Maintenance and Director of Quality.
• Ensure training manual compliance and revise as required.
• Ensure compliance with FAR 121 training requirements and industry standards.
• Teach in-house classes such as Initial Indoc, RII, Recurrent, Aircraft Systems etc., and any training as required to meet the needs of the training department to remain in compliance with FAA, NTSB, OSHA, TSA, requirements.
• Instruct maintenance and other company employees in the subject areas assigned by the VP of Maintenance and / or Director of Quality.
• Provide departmental instruction when required on new equipment, tooling, and aircraft etc.
• Assist with preparing for FAA audits as requested by ensuring all files are complete, up-to-date and accurate.
• Assist the Director of Quality with additional assigned duties and projects.
• Directly advise management when Training Manual, CBT, SOP issues need corrections.
• Research projects when assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Silver Airways / Seaborne Ops Specs, and Standard Operating Procedures, and FAR’s Parts 121, 145, 91 and 65.
• Extensive understanding of the Maintenance Training Manual, SOP’s, and Maintenance Training Requirements.
• Extensive understanding of FAR 121 requirements.
• Strong technical abilities including competence with Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
• Strong understanding of aviation and a training environment a.
• Strong understanding of managing training department, staffing and training requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous training experience working in the aviation industry / airline environment.
• Must successfully complete required instructor training in company training manual.
• Prior experience as an instructor.
• A&P certification

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in a 14CFR Part 1212 or 135 air carrier, or Military Aviation experience.
• Two years of experience in a management role as a Maintenance Training Manager, Director of Maintenance, Director of Quality, Quality Manager or other 14CFR Part 119 position or military equivalent.
• Experience working with training programs or in writing course material
• Previous experience and interaction with the FAA
• Bachelor’s degree in aviation or a related field of study or 4 years of equivalent aviation experience.

Work Conditions :

Work is performed in an office setting with prolonged periods of sedentary and / or standing activity

Occasional travel to meet the needs of the training department

Physical Requirements :

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Silver Airways offers excellent benefits including travel benefits and more!

Silver Airways is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to treating all team members ina fair and equitable manner in all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to : recruitment, selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and performance management, and termination.

Silver Airways prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation that is based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, ancestry or genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy or childbirth-related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

The expectation to treat all team members in manner that is inclusive and free of discrimination is universal. It applies to our leaders, managers, supervisors, team members, vendors, consultants and contractors.

EOE / VETERANS / DISABLED