Technical Trainer

Frequentis

Columbia (MD)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Competitive 401(k) Plan

Life Insurance & AD&D

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Generous holidays including year-end

PTO and sick leave

Team-building activities

Job summary

Frequentis USA is seeking an experienced Training Development Lead to create and manage training programs for air traffic controllers and system maintainers. You will design content, coordinate with FAA-approved methods, and lead cross-functional training initiatives to ensure mission-critical performance.

The role demands deep FAA knowledge, 8+ years in training, and strong communication and instructional design capabilities.

Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years in training development with lead role experience.
Instructing or training developer experience in FAA or similar environments.
Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, airspace systems, and ATC procedures.
Excellent communication and instructional design skills.
Bachelor’s degree in aviation, education, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive training programs for air traffic controllers and system maintainers.
Lead collaboration with the FAA to develop and deliver training for mission critical systems.
Design engaging content including classroom instruction, simulations, and e-learning modules.
Conduct training sessions using FAA-approved materials and methodologies.
Evaluate trainee performance through assessments, simulations, and feedback sessions.
Update training materials to reflect FAA regulation changes and best practices.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure training relevance and accuracy.
Maintain training records and ensure regulatory compliance.
Support certification and re-certification processes for ATC personnel.

Skills

Training development

Instructional design

Air traffic control

FAA regulations

Presentation skills

Articulate 360

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation or education

Tools

Articulate 360 Storyline Rise

Job description

Job Introduction

Frequentis USA Inc. is dedicated to creating a safer world. With over 75 years of experience, Frequentis understands controllers in safety critical situations encounter new challenges daily. Our mission is to develop and market highly reliable, optimized, custom-tailored, and user centric communication and information systems for mission critical solutions. As an industry leader in voice communication data information systems, we create a safer world through integration, digitalization, and automation while maintaining world class safety standards. We proudly serve many U.S. government agencies including the FAA, DoD, and NASA. Safety as our number one priority pushes us to constantly learn about the ever-changing needs in safety critical environments to deliver innovative solutions.

Key Tasks

Develop and implement comprehensive training programs for new and existing air traffic controllers and system maintainers.
Lead collaborative efforts with the FAA to develop and deliver training for mission critical systems.
Design engaging course content including classroom instruction, simulations, and e-learning modules.
Conduct training sessions using FAA-approved materials and methodologies.
Evaluate trainee performance through assessments, simulations, and feedback sessions.
Update training materials to reflect changes in FAA regulations, technology, and best practices.
Collaborate with subject matter experts and operational staff to ensure training relevance and accuracy.
Maintain training records and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Support certification and re-certification processes for air traffic control personnel.

Key Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years of recent experience in training development with some of that time in a lead role
Prior experience as an instructor or training developer in an FAA facility or similar environment.
Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, airspace systems, and ATC procedures.
Excellent communication, presentation, and instructional design skills.
Proficiency in using Articulate 360 (Storyline, Rise) or similar e-learning development tools is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in aviation, education, or a related field preferred.

Preferred Certifications

FAA Instructor Certification (if applicable)
Instructional Systems Design (ISD) or similar training development credentials

Special Notations Or Conditions Of Employment

Must be authorized to work in United States and obtain clearances to work on government sites.

Our Values

Frequentis USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Around 2,900 employees are committed to creating a safer world with their innovative strength and technology orientation. Our culture is based on a working environment characterized by fairness and trust, mutual respect and appreciation. As an international company, we value this diversity and recruit regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion. We value fair and good working conditions, an optimum work-life-balance and offer all our employees equal development opportunities. In doing so, we focus on long-term working relationships in order to keep the valuable know-how of our employees stable.

Benefits

Benefits: We are committed to supporting our mission through the following employee benefits: