Senior Aerospace Training Lead - Composites

Rocket Lab Corporation; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

3 weeks paid vacation

5 days sick leave per year

11 paid holidays per year

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase program

Onsite snacks and beverages

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior Aerospace Technician Trainer to develop and deliver hands-on training for aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and repair on our Middle River, MD site.

You will train technicians on prepregs, resins, fibers, and adhesives, ensuring adherence to FAA/AS9100 standards while creating clear work instructions and evaluation methods for ongoing skills development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or related industry.
• 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.
• Expert knowledge of tools: Pneumatic tools, Caliper, Micrometers, Hand tools, Power tools, Precision measurement instruments.
• Familiarity with drilling, laminating, and assembly prints.
• Experience working with material data sheets.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex projects in a rapidly evolving environment.

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.

Skills

Training delivery

Learning strategies

Composite knowledge

Pneumatic tools

Caliper

Micrometers

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision instruments

Drilling & laminating

Cross-functional coordination

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Certification in composites

BS Learning/Training Development

Tools

Quality testing equipment

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior Aerospace Technician Trainer to develop and deliver hands-on training for aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and repair on our Middle River, MD site.

You will train technicians on prepregs, resins, fibers, and adhesives, ensuring adherence to FAA/AS9100 standards while creating clear work instructions and evaluation methods for ongoing skills development.