On-the-Job Training Lead

Job Description

Role Overview OJT (on-the-job training) Lead in the Maintenance Training department, reporting to the OJT Production Supervisor. The role leads, evaluates and mentors trainees and apprentices as they carry out maintenance tasks, and aligns production needs with training requirements. Key Responsibilities Observe trainee and apprentice performance and record demonstrated proficiency and task completion Conduct performance evaluations of trainees and apprentices and report the results to the OJT Production Supervisor Assign daily job tasks and crews to apprentices working in their assigned work areas Lead, direct and provide oversight to apprentices as they perform assigned maintenance or job tasks Evaluate the effectiveness of training provided by maintenance teams and trainers Monitor completion, quality of work and understanding of assigned tasks Ensure maintenance and job tasks are performed in accordance with approved data, including the AMM, SRM, CMMs, WDM, Service Bulletins, Engineering Authorizations and other applicable references Deliver formal instruction and OJT training for assigned subjects, and instruct, test and evaluate OJT training procedures for designated OJT trainers Coordinate continuously with maintenance supervisory personnel and Apprentice Programme staff to align production needs with training requirements, staffing, apprentice rotations and progress tracking Execute apprentice rotations and placement changes to ensure timely completion of experience requirements, including those defined in 14 CFR Part 65.77 Assist trainees and apprentices with the interpretation and application of company manuals, maintenance manuals and approved data Ensure all OJTs and training activities are properly completed and documented Maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and full compliance with, company policies and procedures, Apprentice Programme requirements and applicable regulations Mentor apprentices through the apprenticeship completion requirements Report trainee and apprentice progress, results, identified issues and potential risks to the OJT Production Supervisor Identify barriers to progress and recommend corrective actions or support services as needed Review OJT training materials periodically and provide feedback and improvement recommendations Keep the OJT Production Supervisor informed of daily activities, outcomes and emerging issues Perform all other duties as assigned by the OJT Production Supervisor or OJT Department Manager Licences & Qualifications Licence: Airframe and/or Powerplant mechanic certification is required Strong working knowledge of ACS tasks and FAA requirements Experience Experience in aviation maintenance, technical operations or a related field Requirements Ability to assess performance and provide constructive feedback Strong communication, coaching and interpersonal skills High attention to detail with strong organisational and documentation skills Ability to coordinate multiple trainers, tasks and trainees simultaneously Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance Ability to read, write and understand English Additional Information Work environment: Duties are performed in office, hangar and shop environments. The company can make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Internal applicants must submit an Employee Internal Application form; a signature from the applicant's current manager is required to be considered for the position. Accommodations: Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability may call (734) 544-7010 with their contact details and the position of interest. Only enquiries about accommodation for the online application process will be returned. If you cannot apply online, other accommodations can be made. Applicants must be authorised to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Observe trainee and apprentice performance and record demonstrated proficiency and task completion
• Conduct performance evaluations of trainees and apprentices and report the results to the OJT Production Supervisor
• Assign daily job tasks and crews to apprentices working in their assigned work areas
• Lead, direct and provide oversight to apprentices as they perform assigned maintenance or job tasks
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training provided by maintenance teams and trainers
• Monitor completion, quality of work and understanding of assigned tasks
• Ensure maintenance and job tasks are performed in accordance with approved data, including the AMM, SRM, CMMs, WDM, Service Bulletins, Engineering Authorizations and other applicable references
• Deliver formal instruction and OJT training for assigned subjects, and instruct, test and evaluate OJT training procedures for designated OJT trainers
• Coordinate continuously with maintenance supervisory personnel and Apprentice Programme staff to align production needs with training requirements, staffing, apprentice rotations and progress tracking
• Execute apprentice rotations and placement changes to ensure timely completion of experience requirements, including those defined in 14 CFR Part 65.77
• Assist trainees and apprentices with the interpretation and application of company manuals, maintenance manuals and approved data
• Ensure all OJTs and training activities are properly completed and documented
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and full compliance with, company policies and procedures, Apprentice Programme requirements and applicable regulations
• Mentor apprentices through the apprenticeship completion requirements
• Report trainee and apprentice progress, results, identified issues and potential risks to the OJT Production Supervisor
• Identify barriers to progress and recommend corrective actions or support services as needed
• Review OJT training materials periodically and provide feedback and improvement recommendations
• Keep the OJT Production Supervisor informed of daily activities, outcomes and emerging issues
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the OJT Production Supervisor or OJT Department Manager
• Licence: Airframe and/or Powerplant mechanic certification is required
• Strong working knowledge of ACS tasks and FAA requirements
• Experience in aviation maintenance, technical operations or a related field
• Ability to assess performance and provide constructive feedback
• Strong communication, coaching and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail with strong organisational and documentation skills