Maintenance Trainer

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

Job summary

Air Methods seeks a Training Program Designer to design, implement, and instruct maintenance training for 135 Field mechanics and 145 Repair Station mechanics. You will develop curricula, maintain records, ensure CFR compliance, and coordinate in-house and out-of-house training across locations.

You will need a BS/BA in aviation with 2–5 years’ related experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with managers and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from a four-year college or university with 2–5 years’ related aviation experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and complete work with external customers and regulatory agencies.
• Analytical skills to evaluate information and choose best solutions.
• Ability to operate forklift, rolling ladder and aircraft tooling; open and close crates.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and instruct training programs for Repair Station personnel, Field Maintenance Representatives, and field-based mechanics.
• Develop and maintain training records per applicable company requirements.
• Assess training needs and measure effectiveness with management and surveys.
• Comply with Air Methods Training Manual requirements and CFR obligations; keep documentation up to date.
• Maintain relationships to identify cost-saving training systems and opportunities.
• Support Repair Station Personnel, Field Maintenance Supervisors, and Regional Maintenance Directors on training issues.
• Serve as a technical resource for interpretation of Training Requirements Title 14 CFR §145.163.
• Work within the training department budget.
• Schedule and coordinate out-of-house training for technicians at repair stations and field locations.
• Coordinate all training-related activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in aviation or related field

2–5 years’ related experience in aviation

Tools

Ramco software system

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

• 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)