Learning & Development Specialist

Dheya; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AirQ, a UAE-based unmanned aircraft systems company, seeks a Learning & Development Specialist to identify learning needs and coordinate development programs across engineering, manufacturing, flight operations, and corporate functions.

You will translate skill gaps into training plans, oversee activities, and maintain training records while assessing effectiveness. Strong English communication and MS Office proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Learning and Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Learning and Development, training coordination, or a similar role.
• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Sound judgment when handling confidential employee information.

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 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 learning approaches for technical, operational, and corporate roles.
• Evaluate training through feedback, manager input, completion data, and evidence of workplace impact.
• Prepare clear reports on training activity, participation, completion, certification status, and development needs.
• Recommend improvements to learning programs and assess external providers, courses, and methods.
• Support employee development initiatives and build a consistent learning culture across AirQ.
• Coordinate training logistics, budgets, approvals, providers, schedules, and learning materials.

Skills

Learning needs analysis

Adult learning principles

L&D program design

E-learning content development

LMS administration

Training program evaluation

Stakeholder management

Technical writing

Blended learning design

Project management for L&D

Data analytics for learning insights

Change management

Education

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

Tools

LMS Administration

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Instructional Design Methodologies Learning Needs Analysis Adult Learning Principles Aerospace Industry Compliance Training E-learning Content Development Learning Management System (LMS) Administration Training Program Evaluation Stakeholder Management & Collaboration Technical Writing & Documentation Blended Learning Solutions Design Project Management for L&D Data Analytics for Learning Insights Change Management Support Simulation Training Design

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.