Maintenance Trainer

Air Methods; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods is seeking a Maintenance Training Program Specialist to design, implement, and instruct training for 135 Field mechanics and 145 Repair Station mechanics. You will develop curricula, maintain records, and ensure compliance with Air Methods policies and CFR requirements.

You will collaborate with maintenance leadership, manage training schedules, and coordinate internal and external sessions. A BS/BA in aviation or related experience with DOT/FAA awareness is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and 2 to 5 years related experience in aviation.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the company and external customers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to evaluate information to choose best solution.
• Familiarity with CFR requirements and company maintenance training standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and instruct training programs for Repair Station personnel, Field Maintenance Representatives, and field-based mechanics.
• Develop and maintain training records in accordance with applicable company requirements.
• Identify and assess training needs and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Coordinate out-of-house training and schedule technicians at repair stations and field locations.
• Serve as a technical resource for interpreting regulations related to Training Requirements Title 14 CFR §145.163.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA in aviation

Tools

Forklift

Rolling ladder

Aircraft tooling

Ramco software

Aircraft Maintenance Manual Systems

Job description

Overview

Job SummaryResponsible for designing, implementing, and instructing maintenance training programs for 135 Field mechanics and 145 Repair Station mechanics. Creates plans and implements department training and curriculum and is responsible for its delivery to all mandated employees. Develops and/or ensures compliance with governmental, company, divisional, and/or departmental policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Design, implement and instruct training programs for Repair Station personnel, Field Maintenance Representatives, and field-based mechanics
• Develop and maintain training records in accordance with applicable company requirements.
• Identify and assess training needs within the organization, and confer with managers, supervisors, and conduct surveys to evaluate training effectiveness.
• Understand and have a working knowledge of the requirements of Air Methods Training Manual while maintaining its currency to the changing requirements of the organization as well as the applicable CFR requirements and Quality Control Manual.
• Maintain departmental relationships to develop new systems and identify cost saving measures.
• Provide support to the Repair Station Personnel, Field Maintenance Supervisors, and Regional Maintenance Directors on training issues/schedules.
• Acts as a technical resource for the repair station and base locations and assists with the interpretation of regulations as they pertain to Training Requirements Title 14 CFR §145.163.
• Works within training department budget
• Schedule and coordinate out of house training of technicians assigned to the repair station as well as field locations.
• Coordinates all training related activities

Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Maintenance Training

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and two (2) to five (5) years’ related experience and/or training in aviation; or equivalent combination of education and experience skills
• Must be able to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work required to interface effectively with all levels of the company as well as external customers and regulatory agencies.
• Candidate must have ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Forklift, rolling ladder, aircraft tooling
• Open and close crates

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ramco software system preferred
• Aircraft Maintenance Manual Systems

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Airframe and Power Plant License

FCC Avionics License preferred

IA preferred

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Minimum pay

USD $70,717.50/Yr.

Maximum Pay

USD $88,410.00/Yr.

Benefits

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)