Corporate Trainer

Robinson Helicopter Co Inc; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Robinson Helicopter Company is hiring a Corporate Trainer to build and manage the companywide training program across manufacturing and corporate operations. You will administer the LMS, develop curricula, and coordinate training with subject matter experts to ensure FAA compliance and audit readiness.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of corporate training experience, including production-floor and management audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR, education, aviation management, or related training field.
• At least five years of corporate or workforce training experience.
• Experience designing training for production-floor and management audiences.
• Experience administering an LMS and maintaining regulatory-grade records.
• FAA-regulated manufacturing training or Safety Management System knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the companywide training strategy, annual training plan, curricula, and budget.
• Create instructor-led, virtual, e-learning, and structured on-the-job training from regulations, SOPs, work instructions, and sources.
• Coordinate technical and job-qualification training with managers and SMEs for content approval.
• Administer the LMS, including catalog, matrices, access, records, and recurrency tracking.
• Maintain auditable training records and provide competency evidence for FAA audits.
• Develop tests and competency assessments for proficiency verification.
• Establish a train-the-trainer program for production and quality SMEs.
• Partner with EHS on Cal/OSHA and safety training requirements.
• Design onboarding, production orientation, job aids, and supervisory development programs.
• Report metrics to leadership and manage training vendors and partnerships.

Skills

Curriculum design

Presentation

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical thinking

Project management

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/education/aviation management or related field

Professional certification CPTD/ATD Master Trainer/SHRM-CP/PHR

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS) administration

E-learning authoring tools

Job description

ABOUT ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANYFor more than 50 years, Robinson Helicopter Company has made accessible, dependable rotorcraft that help customers accomplish critical missions around the world. We are practical, reliable, responsible, and committed to safety, integrity, self-reliance, and respect. By leading vertical-lift innovation, we are advancing rotorcraft and broadening access to the skies.THE OPPORTUNITYRobinson Helicopter Company is hiring a Corporate Trainer to build and manage training programs across our manufacturing and corporate operations. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, this role partners with Quality, Environmental Health and Safety, Operations, Engineering, and department leaders to maintain an effective training system that supports employee proficiency, FAA compliance, and audit readiness. The position owns the companywide training program and provides functional direction to subject matter experts and designated on-the-job trainers.WHAT YOU WILL DODevelop and maintain the companywide training strategy, annual training plan, curricula, and supporting budget.Create instructor-led, virtual, e-learning, and structured on-the-job training from regulations, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and technical source material.Coordinate technical and job-qualification training with managers and subject matter experts, who approve technical content before release.Administer the learning management system, including the course catalog, role-based training matrices, curriculum assignments, user access, completion records, and recurrency tracking.Maintain auditable training and qualification records and produce competency evidence for FAA and other internal or external audits.Develop qualification tests and competency assessments that confirm demonstrated proficiency, including training that supports inspection stamp authority and authorized personnel designations.Establish and maintain a train-the-trainer program for production and quality subject matter experts who deliver structured on-the-job training.Partner with Environmental Health and Safety on Cal/OSHA, environmental, human factors, job-safety, and corrective training requirements.Design and deliver new-hire onboarding, production orientation, job aids, visual work instructions, and supervisory development programs.Report completion, overdue training, competency, and effectiveness metrics to leadership and the Safety Review Board; manage training vendors and support education and technical-pipeline partnerships.WHAT YOU BRINGBachelor's degree in human resources, education, organizational development, aviation management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant industry training experience.At least five years of corporate or workforce training experience, including curriculum design and instructor-led delivery.Experience designing and delivering training for both production-floor and management audiences.Experience administering a learning management system and maintaining records that can withstand regulatory or quality audits.Working knowledge of training, competency, and recordkeeping requirements in an FAA-regulated manufacturing environment, including the safety-promotion component of a Safety Management System.Demonstrated ability to develop competency-based assessments and measure whether training improved performance.Strong presentation, writing, project-management, analytical, and cross-functional coordination skills, with the ability to translate technical and regulatory material into clear instruction.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSProfessional certification such as CPTD, ATD Master Trainer, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or a comparable training or human resources credential.Experience with e-learning authoring tools, Cal/OSHA training requirements, corrective and preventive actions, or technical training in aerospace manufacturing.SCHEDULE, LOCATION, AND TRAVELWORK LOCATIONTorrance, CaliforniaARRANGEMENTOn-siteSCHEDULEFull-timeTRAVELOccasionalREMOTE ELIGIBILITYNot applicableWORK AREASOffices, classrooms, and manufacturing areasCOMPENSATION AND OTHER PAYThe anticipated hiring range for this exempt position is $85,000 to $110,000 per year. The actual offer will be based on documented, job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and geographic location. Eligibility and payment terms are governed by the applicable compensation program.BENEFITSFULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITSRobinson Helicopter Company offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week. Current benefits include medical plan options, including company-paid employee-only coverage under certain plans; dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life and accidental death insurance; optional supplemental life, accident, disability, hospitalization, cancer, and pet insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions; accrued personal paid time and company-paid holidays; tuition reimbursement for approved educational programs; direct deposit; and employee discount programs. Medical, dental, and vision coverage is generally available beginning on the first day of employment. Eligibility for the 401(k) plan generally begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.YEAR-END SHUTDOWNRobinson Helicopter Company generally schedules a company shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day. The specific shutdown dates and pay treatment are established and communicated annually. Some shutdown days may be designated as company-paid holidays, while other days may require the use of accrued personal paid time or may be unpaid, depending on employment classification, available leave, and applicable company policy.Benefit eligibility, coverage, employee contributions, and other terms are governed by the applicable benefit plans and company policies and may change in accordance with applicable law.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThis role works in offices, classrooms, and manufacturing areas where noise levels range from quiet to moderate. The position regularly uses a computer and audiovisual training equipment, moves throughout the facility to reach training locations, and stands and speaks for extended periods while delivering instruction. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and must follow applicable personal protective equipment requirements in manufacturing areas. Occasional travel is required for vendor training, industry conferences, and field support.The physical demands and work-environment characteristics described are associated with performing the position's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.HOW TO APPLYApply through the Robinson Helicopter Company careers site. The position will remain open until filled, subject to applicable law. For a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests only.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYRobinson Helicopter Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants and employees will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Robinson Helicopter Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, and observances, as required by law.