Responsibilities
This role delivers engaging, interactive proficiency-based technical training in the classroom, labs, flight line, live aircraft, simulators, and in blended learning formats. They assure Line, Hangar, On-Call and Heavy Maintenance Technicians, support and contract personnel are fully trained, competent, and qualified to safely and efficiently perform their duties to meet regulatory requirements and operational performance goals to support the safe, efficient, reliable operation of the Spirit fleet.
- Is a skilled, experienced aviation education professional who uses the latest adult-based learning techniques and training technologies to produce measurable performance improvements.
- Works closely with Tech Ops Management, Developers, and internal / external Subject Matter Experts to rapidly develop and deliver new & improved courseware that increases Technician skills, mastery, safety and efficiency, increasing our fleet reliability and operational competitiveness.
- Performs world-class training, qualification, testing, and documentation of aircraft maintenance, servicing, repair, inspection, troubleshooting and operation of Spirit equipment.
- Conducts comprehensive initial, recurrent and on-the-job training using the latest training aids, tools and methods in accordance with the Company training program.
- Ensures all Tech Ops Team Members who require training are current by facilitating delivery of the training programs developed by the Training Department. Ensure successful development, delivery, and measurement of Training of Safety, Policies & Procedures, and technical content in all formats to qualify personnel in the required competencies.
- DELIVERY: ensures all Tech Ops individuals who require training are current by facilitating delivery of the training programs developed by the Training Department. Ensure successful development, delivery, and measurement of Training of Safety, Policies & Procedures, and technical content in all formats to qualify personnel in the required competencies.
- CONTENT COMPLIANCE: ensures that Training meets regulatory, safety, GMM, & MTM Program requirements through External & Internal audits that verify quality & effectiveness of delivered content. Identified deficiencies are immediately rectified.
- RECORDS COMPLIANCE: ensures that electronic & hardcopy training records are accurate, complete, in compliance; training schedules met, content delivered when & where directed to meet demand & needs of operations, fleets, and customer base.
- WORKFORCE PROFICIENCY: ensures student learning knowledge, mastery, retention and compliance of competencies is improved: content is assessed, redesigned, transformed and continually improved into instructionally-sound, proficiency-based, measurably-effective interactive courseware effectively delivered by Instructors.
- FLEET RELIABILITY: ensures that Training needs assessments driven by Reliability, CASS, Engineering and customer feedback are translated into tactical courseware with clear priorities & timelines for instructor delivery. KPIs established to track & measure progress of Tech Ops initial, recurrent & special training delivery. Targeted content developed & delivered rapidly to resolve performance issues regarding task efficiency, proficiency, error reduction. Content also developed / delivered based on, monitoring daily ops & actively engaging feedback of Customers, OEM’s, and SME’s. Training Delivery effectiveness & efficiency continually leveraged & improved via implementation of A.C.T. MX Training Simulator Labs, LMS, E-learning, blended learning, hands-on labs, & rapid deployment/ delivery of tactical master-class content.
- May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (e.g. emergencies change in workload, rush jobs or technical developments).
Qualifications
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Additional Certifications
- Extensive knowledge of aviation maintenance standards, safe operating practices, safety management systems (SMS), FAA regulations and operating specifications.
- FAA Airframe and Power-plant license required (A&P)
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Specialized Skills
- Operational leadership experience, with the ability to perform in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with rapidly changing priorities.
- The ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies.
- Highly effective at communications at all levels of an organization both internally and externally.
- Expertise in aircraft maintenance operations policies and procedures, emergency response procedures, and FAA Regulations
- Think Critically, Communicate Clearly, Inspire Others, Build Relationships
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Additional Competencies
- Mastery of all aspects of safety, quality and compliance.
- Operational leadership experience, with the ability to perform in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with rapidly changing priorities.
- The ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies.
- Highly effective at communications at all levels of an organization both internally and externally.
- Expertise in safety operations policies and procedures, emergency response procedures, and FAA Regulations.
- Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
- Instructors must build, update & edit Classroom/Web-based/CBT Learning Programs. You must have the skills to make Power-point programs with fonts, videos, sound, photos, graphs and much more. You must learn the skills if you do not know them. Your program must be a learning aid that holds the attention of your audience.
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Telework Capacity
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to our team members including medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, travel benefits and much more. We strive to maintain a professional, yet friendly environment and promote professional and career development for our Team Members.
Overview
At Spirit, we live “More Fly.” It’s not just about getting from point A to B—it’s about feeling fly while you’re at it. For our Team Members, it means thinking BIG, taking action, making connections, and having a blast while doing it. From the station to the cockpit, the cabin to the computer, every day is an adventure as we redefine travel.
Soar with us and enjoy travel perks that bring you closer to what matters. Join a team that empowers you to bring your full self to work, grow personally and professionally, and fuel the communities we serve. At Spirit Airlines, the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning!
EEOC Statement
Spirit Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.