Avionics Technical Trainer III

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Vandalia (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401(k) match up to 150%

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Technical Trainer III to lead the development, design, and delivery of comprehensive technical training content for internal and external customers. This role supports on-site and remote client training, collaborating with product management, engineers, and program managers to ensure accuracy and relevance.

You will administer LMS, maintain up-to-date content, and advise on training materials while ensuring alignment with aviation/DoD regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical field and experience in technical training.
• Experience with aircraft avionics and regulatory standards related to DoD/DoA training.
• Ability to create, update, and manage technical training content and assessments.
• Proven ability to deliver training both on-site and remotely to diverse audiences.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, design, and implementation of technical training content and materials.
• Deliver on-site and remote training sessions for internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with product management, engineers, and program managers to gather content and ensure accuracy.
• Provide expert guidance on training materials and programs.
• Collect feedback and continuously improve training programs.
• Develop evaluation criteria to measure training effectiveness.
• Maintain and update training content to keep it current.
• Administer Learning Management Systems (LMS) and user access.
• Mentor and guide less experienced technical trainers.

Skills

Technical training

LMS proficiency

e-learning development tools

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance awareness

Aircraft Avionics familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation technology, engineering, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, Education, HR, or related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

e-learning development tools

Job description

Do you pride yourself in being a creative, integrative engineer with a passion for developing revolutionary learning systems in a collaborative and customer-centric environment? The Technical Trainer III is responsible for leading the development, design, and implementation of comprehensive technical content and training materials for both internal and external customers. This role includes delivering on-site and remote client support by providing expert training programs and advising on technical training materials. The Trainer III collaborates with product management, engineers, and program managers to ensure training programs are effective and aligned with company objectives. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, design, and implementation of comprehensive technical training content and materials.
• Deliver on-site and remote technical training sessions to internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with product management, engineers, and program managers to gather content and ensure training accuracy.
• Provide expert advice on technical training materials and programs.
• Collect and analyze feedback from training participants to continuously improve training programs.
• Develop and implement evaluation criteria to measure the effectiveness of training programs.
• Maintain and update training content to ensure it remains current and relevant.
• Administer and manage Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Provide guidance to less experienced technical trainers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, Education, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in technical training or a related field.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced proficiency with e-learning development tools and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Experience with supporting/addressing customer training objectives.
• Must possess strong verbal and technical written communication skills.
• Must be able to coordinate collaboratively across traditional engineering disciplines.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with clear communication.
• Proven experience with Aircraft Avionics, to include Part 145 MRO Operations, Adherence to DCMAI 8210.1, OSHA, AS9100, IPC-620, and other regulator bodies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to train and mentor others.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate training and compliance records.
• Commitment to staying current with industry systems, software, and regulatory requirements.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot system or process issues.
• Bachelor’s degree in aviation technology, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Prior experience in an aircraft maintenance or modification environment highly desirable.
• An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aviation Technology, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance, modification, or MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) environments.
• Previous experience serving as a subject matter expert or technical lead on systems implementation or process improvement projects.
• Prior experience with digital transformation initiatives.
• Working knowledge of additional regulatory standards.
• Experience designing, developing, or delivering technical training programs for adult learners in an aviation or technical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
• Active A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) license, FAA Inspection Authorization (IA), or other relevant certifications.
• Strong track record of successful collaboration with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and IT teams.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or other government/military aviation programs.
• Evidence of continuing education, professional development, or participation in industry organizations.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination.

Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security.

Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non‑traditional contractors.

We are one of the only privately owned mid‑tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule.

It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.