Maintenance Training Instructor

Operating as a regional airline in the United States, Air Wisconsin Airlines performs flying services for American Airlines as American Eagle throughout the Midwest and East Coast, operating CRJ-200 regional jets. Our exceptional team is dedicated to making our travelers' experiences safe and pleasant.

The Maintenance Training Instructor is responsible for developing and conducting technical training programs to support maintenance operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Promotes and fosters a safe and secure operating environment.
• Facilitates complete implementation and integration of the adult learning style/theory training format within each aspect of the Maintenance Department Training or other training formats as requested.
• Assists with obtaining and analyzing data to continuously improve the training curriculum.
• Develops and maintains technical training aids and material.
• Performs as Cockpit Trainer and Examiner for Run/Taxi and TOW operations.
• Performs as Simulator operator and Evaluator for Run/Taxi Examiner certifications.
• Conducts Run/Taxi Initial and Left Seat Qualification Training.
• Conducts Forklift training.
• Ensures that maintenance training courses under his/her control will be technically accurate, up-to-date, and clearly relevant to the student’s everyday work.
• Capable of conducting training equivalent to ATA Spec Level IV
• Coordinates with local Managers and Supervisors to ensure training concurrency of station personnel.
• Coordinates and looks for synergies with Flight and Inflight Services.
• Manage large groups in a classroom environment to ensure safe completion of training goals.
• Recommends changes to existing maintenance training programs.
• Maintains curriculums in accordance with IATA, CFR 49, OSHA, FAR, DOT, and EPA.
• Updates and maintains training records for new hire and current maintenance employees.
• Ensures that all specified policies, practices, and procedures are complied with, and follow Company policies and procedures for completion of assigned duties.
• Travel to maintenance base and contract base locations to facilitate required training courses.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Associates Degree in Aviation, communications, or teaching curriculum preferred.
• Airframe and Power Plant Certificate required.
• Federal Aviation Regulations Part 121 or 135 experience preferred.
• Team Leadership experience preferred.
• Project Management Experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (including MS Word & PowerPoint, Excel, Access), Internet courseware development tools, and e-mail.
• Training or experience in working with Adult Learning Styles.

BENEFITS OFFERED TO YOU:

• A comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and health & wellness incentives.
• Flight benefits on our partner carrier(s).
• Paid holidays, sick leave and vacation

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Air Frame License

Power Plant

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)