Learning and Development Specialist

AirQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

AirQ is a UAE-based unmanned aircraft systems company seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to identify training needs and coordinate development programs that support performance and business priorities.

The role involves turning skill gaps into practical plans, overseeing training activities, and maintaining learning records while assessing program effectiveness across engineering, manufacturing, and corporate functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Learning and Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Learning and Development, training coordination, or similar roles.
• Experience coordinating learning programs and working with managers to identify development needs.
• Knowledge of training needs analysis, learning methods, and training evaluation.
• Experience maintaining training records and tracking competencies or certifications.
• Strong planning and coordination skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Identify current and future learning needs with department managers.
• Develop and maintain a structured L&D plan aligned with company priorities.
• Coordinate internal and external training, workshops, and certification programs.
• Support onboarding with induction and role-specific learning.
• Maintain records of training, attendance, competencies, and certifications.
• Track training requirements and ensure timely completion and renewal.
• Evaluate training effectiveness via feedback and metrics.
• Prepare reports on training activity and development needs.
• Recommend improvements to learning programs and providers.

Skills

Planning & coordination

English communication

Training needs analysis

Documentation & records

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / L&D / Business Administration

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

AirQ is a UAE-based unmanned aircraft systems company with a growing workforce across engineering, manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing, flight operations, and corporate functions. We are looking for a Learning & Development Specialist to help build the skills and capabilities our teams need as the company grows.

Role Overview

The Learning & Development Specialist will identify learning needs across the company and coordinate development programs that support employee performance and AirQ’s business priorities. Working with department managers, the role will turn identified skill gaps into practical training plans, oversee training activities, maintain reliable learning and certification records, and assess the effectiveness of training.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with department managers to identify current and future learning needs, role requirements, and skills gaps.
• Develop and maintain a structured learning and development plan aligned with company priorities and departmental needs.
• Coordinate internal and external training, workshops, technical learning, professional development, and certification programs.
• Support effective onboarding by coordinating induction and role-specific learning for new employees.
• Maintain accurate records of training, attendance, employee competencies, and relevant certifications.
• Track mandatory and role-related training requirements and coordinate timely completion and renewal.
• Work with managers to identify appropriate learning approaches for technical, operational, and corporate roles.
• Evaluate training through participant feedback, manager input, completion data, and evidence of improved skills or workplace application.
• Prepare clear reports on training activity, participation, completion, certification status, and identified development needs.
• Recommend improvements to learning programs and assess suitable external providers, courses, and learning methods.
• Support employee development initiatives and contribute to building a consistent learning culture across AirQ.
• Coordinate training logistics, budgets, approvals, providers, schedules, and learning materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Learning and Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Learning and Development, training coordination, or a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating learning programs and working with managers to identify development needs.
• Knowledge of training needs analysis, learning methods, and training evaluation.
• Experience maintaining training records and tracking competencies or certifications.
• Strong planning and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Sound judgment when handling confidential employee information.