Training Specialist (SEA)

McGee Air Services; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stand-by travel privileges

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-provided life insurance

Quarterly performance bonus potential

Holiday pay & paid time off

Job summary

McGee Air Services in SeaTac, WA seeks a Training Specialist to foster an inclusive, high-performance training operation for Ramp Service Agents. You will lead classroom and on-the-job training, develop materials, and define testing criteria to ensure trainee readiness and safety.

The role involves onboarding support, mentoring, and ongoing coaching to elevate team skills, while aligning with operational standards and McGee values. Strong communication and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including direct, honest communication, active listening, and the ability to set clear expectations.
• Ability to tailor and adapt instruction to ensure learners' needs are met while achieving learning outcomes and maintaining a culture of safety.
• Proven ability to provide specific and constructive feedback in a respectful manner, as well as give positive recognition.

Responsibilities

• Build and promote a positive, welcome and inclusive world class training environment
• Facilitate interactive training sessions in the classroom and on the ramp for on-the-job training (OJT)
• Develop training content and training materials needed to support best in class training
• Develop testing criterion to ensure trainees have adequate understanding of job and required responsibilities
• Support the employee onboarding process to ensure all new hires have adequate materials and required paperwork complete prior to entrance into the operation.
• Mentor and coach team members in the operation, making the job meaningful by explaining why procedures and policies are in place to raise the knowledge and awareness level of team members
• Determine proficiency and readiness of new hires to work by themselves in the operation.
• Identify the need for remedial/refresher training in the event that deficiencies are observed and develop tools to improve skills and behaviors
• Ensure training record retention is maintained within compliance and alignment with McGee and customer expectations
• Ensure completion of monthly training compliance and prepare required status updates and reports
• Recognize opportunities to celebrate learners achievements. Provide positive feedback, as well as opportunities for improvement.
• Support Safety, Compliance, and other initiatives and tasks as assigned, ranging from frontline work to miscellaneous station support functions
• Schedule and prepare training location(s) and materials and ensure that students are provided with pre-work and location details in order to provide an excellent learning experience and environment
• Exemplify McGee Air Services' values at all times and set a great example by demonstrating correct safety and operational procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

McGee is reinventing airport and aviation services throughout North America. Our teams of motivated, high-performing individuals are bringing a scrappy, new, go-getter agility to ground handling and other services. We are flexible, adaptable, resourceful, collaborative, and inclusive.

Our Values

Safety, Mutual Respect, Service, Accountability, Integrity, Pride

Pay Range

$32.91-$40.44/hour

Compensation is determined by several factors, including location, relevant experience, skill level, and internal equity. Please note, we don7t typically hire above midpoint.

Benefits That Help You Soar

Joining #TeamMcGee opens the runway to a full suite of rewards designed to help you thrive on the ground and explore the world above it. Some benefits can vary based on location, employment status, or length of employment.

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, & Horizon Air…explore the world on us!
• Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company provided life insurance.
• Opportunity to earn additional pay each quarter based on performance.
• Generous holiday pay and paid time off.

Job Description

The Training Specialist will foster and support an inclusive and high-performance training operation. This role conducts world class training for new Ramp Service Agents (RSA) and Lead Ramp Service Agents (LRSA). Training specialists build culture one learner at a time by facilitating classroom instruction and on the job training (OJT). Training specialists instruct, coach, and guide team members in developing the skills, knowledge, and aptitudes necessary to meet operational standards with a safety mindset. This role is pivotal in ensuring new hires understand the requirements of their role and can exhibit McGee Air Services values for high standards in aviation services. Training Specialists pride themselves in being a role model for their learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and promote a positive, welcome and inclusive world class training environment
• Facilitate interactive training sessions in the classroom and on the ramp for on-the-job training (OJT)
• Develop training content and training materials needed to support best in class training
• Develop testing criterion to ensure trainees have adequate understanding of job and required responsibilities
• Support the employee onboarding process to ensure all new hires have adequate materials and required paperwork complete prior to entrance into the operation.
• Mentor and coach team members in the operation, making the job meaningful by explaining why procedures and policies are in place to raise the knowledge and awareness level of team members
• Determine proficiency and readiness of new hires to work by themselves in the operation.
• Identify the need for remedial/refresher training in the event that deficiencies are observed and develop tools to improve skills and behaviors
• Ensure training record retention is maintained within compliance and alignment with McGee and customer expectations
• Ensure completion of monthly training compliance and prepare required status updates and reports
• Recognize opportunities to celebrate learners achievements. Provide positive feedback, as well as opportunities for improvement.
• Support Safety, Compliance, and other initiatives and tasks as assigned, ranging from frontline work to miscellaneous station support functions
• Schedule and prepare training location(s) and materials and ensure that students are provided with pre-work and location details in order to provide an excellent learning experience and environment
• Exemplify McGee Air Services' values at all times and set a great example by demonstrating correct safety and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and classroom management skills with the ability to build relationships with trainees, peers, and leadership
• Excellent communication skills, including direct, honest communication, active listening, and the ability to set clear expectations and hold others accountable in a respectful manner
• Ability to tailor and adapt instruction to ensure learners' needs are met while achieving learning outcomes and maintaining a culture of safety at all times
• Proven ability to provide specific and constructive feedback in a respectful manner, as well as give positive recognition
• 2 years of airline experience with proven skills in station operations preferred
• Knowledge of different learning styles and ability to adapt to meet the needs of wide variety of learners
• Self-motivated, with proven ability to lead and direct the work of others
• Innovative, proactive, and resourceful; committed to quality and continuous improvement while exhibiting good time management and strong organizational skills
• Committed to fostering an inclusive work environment supportive of diversity
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis
• Ability to understand and interpret flight schedules and airline flight destination information
• Intermediate-level computer skills, including MS Office
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance, customs seal, and/or USPS security clearance including background criminal history check, drug screen and fingerprinting required by specific work assignment
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record as required by location
• Knowledge of operation of industrial equipment and previous experience preferred.
• Must comfortably, frequently, continuously and within short timelines: lift, carry, and move heavy items; work in cramped or high places; climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop for extended periods of time; carry heavy items up and down stairs; push/pull loaded and empty carts; and stand for extended periods in all kinds of weather.
• Ability to travel to other McGee locations to support as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the essential functions and requirements for this position. Team Member must be able to perform these key responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to the Company.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background check, drug test, driving record review, employment verification, and other job-related screenings.

Any criminal background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Criminal history is not an automatic disqualifier for employment, and any employment decision involving criminal history will be made in accordance with applicable law.

To learn more about your rights under Washington's Fair Chance Act, please review the Washington Attorney General's Fair Chance Act Guide.

Airport Badge Requirements

Important notification for roles working at or requiring access to an airport: Team Members will be required to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge issued by the airport authority. Depending on the role you may also be required to obtain a US Customs seal and/or USPS security clearance. If a Team Member does not qualify for or has the necessary clearance revoked, the employee will be terminated.

EEO Statement

McGee Air Services does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants are also protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions absent undue hardship and consistent with applicable law.

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