Senior Aerospace Technician Trainer - Composites & Compliance

Telemetry Today LLC; Middle River, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted employee stock purchase

Free snacks and beverages onsite

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Aerospace Technician Trainer based in Middle River, MD, to develop and deliver hands-on training for aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and repair. You will certify technicians, align content with FAA/AS9100 standards, and partner with engineering and quality teams to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires a High School Diploma with 8+ years in manufacturing and a demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and coordinate cross-functional teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 8+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience in training and developing and implementing learning strategies.
• Must be certified or able to become certified in all composites work centers.
• Intermediate Math Skills.
• Experience training and mentoring newer technicians on industry standards and specific processes.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex projects within a rapidly evolving environment.
• Expert knowledge of tools: Pneumatic tools, Caliper, Micrometers, Hand tools, Power tools, Precision measurement instruments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs for aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and repair processes.
• Train personnel on aerospace-grade materials, including prepregs, resins, fibers, core materials, and adhesives.
• Ensure training emphasizes compliance with aerospace standards, engineering drawings, and specifications (e.g., FAA, AS9100).
• Create and maintain work instructions, visual aids, and training documentation aligned with aerospace quality requirements.
• Evaluate technician proficiency through practical assessments, on-the-job observations, and skills certifications.
• Support onboarding, recurrent training, and cross-training of composite technicians.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to address defects, rework, and process improvements.
• Troubleshoot composite manufacturing issues and incorporate lessons learned into training content.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement on the production floor.

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Aerospace Technician Trainer based in Middle River, MD, to develop and deliver hands-on training for aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and repair. You will certify technicians, align content with FAA/AS9100 standards, and partner with engineering and quality teams to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires a High School Diploma with 8+ years in manufacturing and a demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and coordinate cross-functional teams in a fast-paced