Technical Learning Advisor

Airbus; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is seeking a Technical Learning Advisor to ensure employees receive the classroom training needed for their roles and to drive competence development in compliance with FAA, TCCA and EASA regulations.

The role collaborates with production teams to keep qualifications up to date within the program's quality management system and POA, while supporting KPI development and onboarding alignment for new hires.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience in training or learning & development in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate competency management and training plans to close gaps.
• Facilitate classroom trainings and manage recertification schedules for production staff.
• Maintain training records in LMS and generate KPI reports for leadership.
• Support cross-functional teams to align onboarding with required competencies.
• Travel less than 5% as needed.

Skills

Facilitation

Presentation

Verbal & written communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education

Tools

Cornerstone LMS

SuccessFactors

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Job Description: Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for an Technical Learning Advisor to join our team based in Kinston, NC The Technical Learning Advisor (TLA) works alongside the organization to ensure employees receive the classroom training needed for their roles. Additionally, the TLA partners with the business to drive competence development while ensuring systems are up to date in compliance to relevant regulations (FAA, TCCA and EASA etc.) This role is a critical part of the training team, ensuring that the competency of employees is up to date and in line with each program's quality management system inside of the production organization authority (POA).

Meet the Team:

Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

Your Working Environment:

The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, specializing in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path; as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes; and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

Primary Responsibilities

• Competency Management: 50% Support organization in understanding current status of competency and ensure training plans are in place that support the closure of any identified competency gaps. Facilitate the running of regular routines at work stations to ensure that training gaps are clearly understood using the internal Airbus tool known as Poly-poly. Ensure that employee profiles are up to date in relevant learning management systems in line with program quality management systems & relevant POA. Obtain training requests from teams in the organization and relay requests to the training team to ensure accurate follow up and completion. Support in the creation and maintenance of KPIs which are reported to senior management during bi-weekly routines to track performance to competency GAP Closure. Align new hire training paths to needed competencies to ensure training is available to fulfill each specific job profile.
• Support training and recertification facilitation: 45% Support the facilitation of classroom training sessions on as needed basis Drive the recertification schedule and sessions for production employees.
• Travel Required Less than 5%

Additional Responsibilities

• 5% Other duties as assigned Develop and present written and verbal information to key stakeholders

Your Boarding Pass:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and manufacturing industry experience
• 3 years of training experience in a manufacturing environment or 4 years of progressive manufacturing industry experience supporting the development of others.
• Intermediate presentation and facilitation skills including verbal communication, listening and managing group dynamics.
• Intermediate level skills in Excel/sheets and Powerpoint/slides required
• Experience with learning management systems (Cornerstone and successfactors) preferred.
• Experience as a training coordinator strongly preferred
• Experience in aerospace advanced manufacturing strongly preferred
• Citizenship Authorized to Work in the US

Physical Requirements Onsite 100%

Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Hearing: Daily able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Daily able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Carrying: Several times a week able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Lifting: Several times a week able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Pushing / Pulling: Several times a week able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment. Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Squatting / Kneeling: Several times a month able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Travel: Rarely able to travel independently and at short notice. Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

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