Training Program Manager

SR Technics Group; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SR Technics Group in Zurich, Switzerland, is seeking a Training Program Manager to drive the development and delivery of competency-based training and qualification programs across our Engine MRO organization. You will own operational management, administration, coordination, and successful delivery of training initiatives.

You will lead classroom, practical, and digital training, supporting On-the-Job Training programs, governance, and audit readiness to ensure regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Education, Engineering, Aviation or related field.
• 5-10 years of professional experience in aviation MRO, training, or program management.
• Team leadership experience and coaching ability preferred.
• Understanding of aviation regulatory requirements (EASA Part-145, FAA, OEM standards).
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and competency frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continuously improve competency-based training and qualification programs for technical roles.
• Ensure training compliance and audit readiness through governance and documentation.
• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of training programs and align with business objectives.
• Lead planning and delivery of classroom, practical, and digital training; support OJT programs.
• Lead Training Administration and Operations, including resource planning and workload management.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Lead initiatives to standardize, digitalize, and optimize training processes and learning solutions.

Skills

Aviation MRO

Training leadership

Regulatory knowledge

LMS experience

Stakeholder mgmt

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LMS

Job description

We are a world leading Engine MRO service provider headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with over 90 years of experience delivering customized maintenance, repair, and overhaul solutions to more than 300 customers worldwide. With a strong global network and a commitment to innovation, excellence, and sustainability, we safely power our customers' flights every day. We are currently looking for dedicated and skilled individuals to join our Operational Training teams at Zurich Airport. As a Training Program Manager, you will drive the development and delivery of training and competency programs that support operational excellence, regulatory compliance and workforce readiness across our Engine MRO organization. You will own the operational management, administration, coordination, and successful delivery of training programs.

Your tasks

• Develop, implement and continuously improve competency-based training and qualification programs for technical roles, addressing capability gaps and training needs
• Ensure training compliance and audit readiness through effective governance, documentation, qualification records, and adherence to regulatory requirements
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of training programs, ensuring quality, consistency, timely delivery, and alignment with business objectives.
• Lead the planning and delivery of classroom, practical, and digital training and support the On-the-Job Training (OJT) programs.
• Lead Training Administration and Operations, including resource planning, workload management and the development of the training team.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, customer service and continuous improvement.
• Lead initiatives to standardize, digitalize, and optimize training processes, systems, and learning solutions to enhance efficiency, user experience, and organizational effectiveness.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Education, Engineering, Aviation or a related field.
• Minimum 5-10 years of professional experience in aviation MRO, technical training, learning & development, or operations and organizational development and program management.
• Team leadership experience with skill to coach and develop individuals is preferred
• Good understanding of aviation regulatory requirements (EASA Part-145, FAA and OEM standards) and engine maintenance or willingness to develop this expertise; MRO knowledge is an advantage.
• Experience in Learning Management Systems (LMS), competency frameworks and training governance is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, ability to work effectively across all organizational levels with dynamic, hands-on mentality and with passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Fluent English (C1) required; German (B1) is an advantage

We offer

We offer an attractive position in a global and dynamic company. Through competitive employment conditions, you will have the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally. Our benefits system is created with our people's best interest in mind and designed to aid in everyday life and situations. Take a look at them on our website by clicking below: www.srtechnics.com/careers/employee-benefits

Please note that due to Swiss immigration regulations, we currently only consider applicants holding an EU passport, Swiss passport or a Swiss working permit.