Aerospace Composite Training Coach — Hands-On Impact

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is seeking a Workplace Training Coach to deliver classroom and hands-on training focused on composite layup, repair, and manufacturing processes on the shop floor.

The role involves coaching employees, evaluating performance, and coordinating with leadership to ensure training aligns with operations. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in aerospace composite work, familiarity with composite repair techniques, and experience using LMS for training records, with a strong

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in composite layup within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing composite repairs is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of composite materials, manufacturing processes, tooling, and quality standards.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, training, or developing employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS) or similar training management system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Positive attitude with a strong focus on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands-on training focused on composite layup, repair, and manufacturing processes.
• Coach and mentor employees on proper composite fabrication techniques, quality requirements, standard work, and best practices.
• Evaluate employee performance and proficiency, providing timely coaching and feedback.
• Assess training effectiveness and recommend improvements to training materials and delivery methods.
• Identify remedial training needs and develop action plans to improve employee performance.
• Collaborate with production leadership, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and other stakeholders to ensure training aligns with operational requirements.
• Maintain employee training records within the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve training processes and employee performance.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment and reinforce compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

5 years experience in composite layup

Composite repairs experience

Composite materials knowledge

Coaching/training experience

Learning Management System experience

Strong communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Safety and continuous improvement

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is seeking a Workplace Training Coach to deliver classroom and hands-on training focused on composite layup, repair, and manufacturing processes on the shop floor.

The role involves coaching employees, evaluating performance, and coordinating with leadership to ensure training aligns with operations. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in aerospace composite work, familiarity with composite repair techniques, and experience using LMS for training records, with a strong