OJT Production Supervisor

Kalitta Air, Llc; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalitta Air, Llc in Oscoda, MI is seeking an OJT Production Supervisor to lead and mentor staff within Maintenance Training. You will supervise OJT instruction, manage schedules, and assign tasks to apprentices while ensuring adherence to ACS requirements and FAA regulations.

The role emphasizes safety, quality and regulatory compliance, with responsibility for training logs, evaluations and progression documents. This is a regular full-time position reporting to the OJT Manager.

Qualifications

• Airframe and/or Powerplant certification required.
• Experience in aviation maintenance or related field.
• Solid understanding of ACS tasks and FAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, direct and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
• Supervise and evaluate formal and OJT instruction given by OJT leads and trainers.
• Identify changes to enhance OJT quality and submit to the OJT Program Supervisor.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and ensure schedules and task assignments align with requirements.
• Oversee safe, compliant OJT processes in line with company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate communication between maintenance managers, supervisors and leads.
• Maintain training logs, skill assessments and progression documents.
• Address performance gaps and resource needs, escalating to the OJT Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Organizational skills

Training coordination

Education

Airframe and/or Powerplant mechanics certification

Experience in aviation maintenance / technical operations

Strong knowledge of ACS tasks and FAA requirements

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Regular Full-Time Management Oscoda, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2510

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: OJT Production Supervisor

Department: Maintenance Training

Reports To: OJT Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead, mentor, direct and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
• Supervise and evaluate formal and OJT instruction given by OJT leads and trainers.
• Identify any changes that will enhance the OJT process quality and submit to the OJT Program Supervisor.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the training performed by OJT leads and trainers.
• Supervise and direct OJT schedules, training plans, and task assignments in accordance with ACS requirements and operational needs.
• Ensure OJT leads and trainers are instructing OJTs in accordance with company policies and aircraft manual procedures.
• Communicate with maintenance managers, supervisors, and leads to facilitate OJT lead and trainer implementation of OJT training in the assigned work area.
• Supervise and evaluate assignments of daily job tasks and crews for apprentices while in assigned work areas. Ensure that productivity, work quality, and training received are satisfactory.
• Oversee the successful implementations of all company rules, work procedures, and related instructions as defined in the USDOL Standards of Apprenticeship Program.
• Facilitate and supervise communication with maintenance department supervisory personnel and Apprentice Program staff to coordinate production tasks, training requirements, apprentice/trainee progress, and appropriate placement of apprentice personnel.
• Supervise apprentice moves/rotations to facilitate timely completion of the Apprentice Program work requirements and 14 CFR Part 65.77 experience requirements.
• Audit OJT records, observe training interactions, and evaluate task performance to maintain training consistency and compliance.
• Address performance concerns, training gaps, or resource needs, escalating issues to the OJT Manager as appropriate.
• Serve as a communication bridge between the OJT Manager, OJT department staff, and maintenance personnel.
• Conduct timely, accurate updates to training logs, skill assessments, and progression documents.
• Reinforce safety standards, technical accuracy, and professional behavior across all OJT activities.
• Recommend enhancements to OJT processes, training materials, and knowledge-sharing practices.
• Perform any other additional duties as assigned by the OJT Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Airframe and or Powerplant mechanics certification is required.
• Experience in aviation maintenance, technical operations, or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of ACS tasks and FAA requirements.
• Ability to assess performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple trainers, tasks, and trainees simultaneously.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

The ability to read, write and understand English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Company can make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee will perform duties in an office, hangar and shop environments.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

If you need reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call [phone]. Please include your contact information and details about posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

Must be authorized to work in the United States