West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry, and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel.
When you join our team, we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.
What you can expect as a Gulfstream Technical Training Instructor at West Star:
The Gulfstream Aviation Maintenance Technical Trainer is responsible for developing an aviation maintenance technical training program for the site and/or enterprise for Gulfstream aircraft. This position is also responsible for assessing the skills, performance, productivity and talents of employees in the company and preparing and delivering training material.
You will be ESSENTIAL to many FUNCTIONS including:
- Instruct team members in both a classroom type setting and/or in person “hands-on” an aircraft or
- using simulation tools
- Administer theoretical training examinations and/or practical assessments as applicable
- Maintain up to date and accurate customer training records for all training conducted
- Act in the capacity of Subject Matter Expert (SME) during development and/or upkeep of current and accurate instructor materials as well as client training materials and/or during the development of new training courses and/or modules
- Prepare training site/environment for training sessions in advance of training commencement
- Effectively work with Maintenance, Quality Control, and various support agencies to achieve desired learning and development outcomes.
- Develop training material and requirements to achieve effective learning outcomes in accordance with 14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station Training Program requirements.
- Schedule, track, plan, coordinate, and organize training events and activities, identify training facilities, prepare classroom, and provide training documents and materials.
- Implement computer-based training (CBT) as required.
- Design and produce technical training videos.
- Conduct orientation programs and arranging on-the-job training for new hires
- Resolve any specific training needs/problems and tailoring training programs as necessary
- Identify future training needs and creating a curriculum to facilitate that training
- Maintain all Aviation Maintenance Training records in a state of regulatory compliance.
- Maintain training records, history, courses, and presentations within the company’s current Learning Management System (LMS).
- A customer-focused attitude and a passion to share what you have learned in your own personal experience.
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a diverse global team.
- Profiecient and comfortable with virtually based instruction.
- Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English
- Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
What you’ll need to bring with you:
Your Education:
A High school diploma or equivalent,
An FAA A&P, Transport Canada AME, an EASA or equivalent license
A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.
Your Experience
7 years related work experience in aviation maintenance and formal instructor training or practical experience
delivering training with an emphasis on the following civil Gulfstream aircraft types: GIV/GV – G450/550/650.
Your Initiative:
We’re looking for team players who are self-motivated and able to perform in a fast-paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.
Your Sense of Responsibility:
Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments.
Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.
Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day.
Perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.
Maintain customer-oriented work habits.
Other particulars:
Physical Requirements
Lifts 50 lbs.
Routine walking, bending and squatting or sitting.
Routine or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands.
Climb ladders and stairs, work in small, restricted areas
Standing for long periods of time.
