Mid-Level Workplace Training Coach - Composites

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is seeking a Workplace Training Coach to deliver classroom and hands-on training focused on composite layup, repair, and manufacturing processes on the shop floor.

The role involves coaching employees, evaluating performance, and coordinating with leadership to ensure training aligns with operations. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in aerospace composite work, familiarity with composite repair techniques, and experience using LMS for training records, with a strong

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in composite layup within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing composite repairs is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of composite materials, manufacturing processes, tooling, and quality standards.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, training, or developing employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS) or similar training management system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Positive attitude with a strong focus on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands-on training focused on composite layup, repair, and manufacturing processes.
• Coach and mentor employees on proper composite fabrication techniques, quality requirements, standard work, and best practices.
• Evaluate employee performance and proficiency, providing timely coaching and feedback.
• Assess training effectiveness and recommend improvements to training materials and delivery methods.
• Identify remedial training needs and develop action plans to improve employee performance.
• Collaborate with production leadership, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and other stakeholders to ensure training aligns with operational requirements.
• Maintain employee training records within the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve training processes and employee performance.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment and reinforce compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

5 years experience in composite layup

Composite repairs experience

Composite materials knowledge

Coaching/training experience

Learning Management System experience

Strong communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Safety and continuous improvement

Job description

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units(\"Spirit Commercial\")\u2014Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminium manufacturing solutions

Responsibilities

The Workplace Training Coaches will provides technical training, coaching, and instruction composite training and instruction for shop floor employees. We are growing and have opportunities for those who are already confident in their subject matter areas and those who want to make an impact on the success of our employees.

Position Responsibilities:

• Deliver classroom and hands‑on training focused on composite layup, repair, and manufacturing processes.


• Coach and mentor employees on proper composite fabrication techniques, quality requirements, standard work, and best practices.


• Evaluate employee performance and proficiency, providing timely coaching and feedback.


• Assess training effectiveness and recommend improvements to training materials and delivery methods.


• Identify remedial training needs and develop action plans to improve employee performance.


• Collaborate with production leadership, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and other stakeholders to ensure training aligns with operational requirements.


• Maintain employee training records within the Learning Management System (LMS).


• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve training processes and employee performance.


• Promote and maintain a safe work environment and reinforce compliance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in composite layup within an aerospace manufacturing environment.


• Experience performing composite repairs is preferred.


• Demonstrated knowledge of composite materials, manufacturing processes, tooling, and quality standards.


• Experience coaching, mentoring, training, or developing employees in a manufacturing environment.


• Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS) or similar training management system.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and problem‑solving skills.


• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.


• Positive attitude with a strong focus on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.


• Must be willing and able to work any assigned shift and accept shift assignment changes as needed to support business and operational requirements.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with composite repair certification or advanced composite repair techniques.


• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, and specifications.


• Experience with aerospace composite manufacturing processes and quality systems.


• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma principles.


• Previous experience developing or delivering technical training in a manufacturing environment.

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $68,650 - $105,300

Kansas Tax Credit:

Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.