FAA Part 121 Maintenance Training Lead

Western Global Airlines; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Global Airlines in Estero, FL is seeking an experienced Manager of Maintenance Training to lead the FAA Part 121 maintenance training program. You will develop, administer, and improve courseware, ensure regulatory compliance, and align training with company policies.

The role requires strong organizational skills, aviation knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple training streams, audits, and records. Travel minimal and collaboration with Quality leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft maintenance training within a Part 121 air carrier environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and aviation safety principles.
• Experience developing or administering technical training programs.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and recordkeeping skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic training management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Previous instructor or training management experience in commercial aviation.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety, security, and quality in all training activities.
• Develop and maintain maintenance courseware per the WGA Training Manual.
• Administer initial, recurrent, regulatory, and specialized training.
• Schedule sessions balancing operations with production needs.
• Maintain accurate training records for personnel and contractors.
• Audit training files for completeness and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor FAA regs and update training as needed.
• Maintain qualification records and provide reports to Maintenance leadership.
• Coordinate enrollment and work assignments to support operations.
• Ensure training complies with FAA regs and internal standards.
• Support Quality leadership with training initiatives.
• Identify and resolve issues affecting compliance or safety.
• Foster continuous learning within the Maintenance organization.

Skills

FAA regulations knowledge

Maintenance training

Quality assurance

Recordkeeping

Microsoft Office

Training management systems

Tools

MS Office

LMS (Learning Management Systems)

Job description

Western Global Airlines in Estero, FL is seeking an experienced Manager of Maintenance Training to lead the FAA Part 121 maintenance training program. You will develop, administer, and improve courseware, ensure regulatory compliance, and align training with company policies.

The role requires strong organizational skills, aviation knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple training streams, audits, and records. Travel minimal and collaboration with Quality leadership.