Technical Training Specialist at AGS Augusta-BIZAV

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

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Learning & Development Specialist

As a Learning & Development Specialist, you will provide performance consultation to business units/departments, aligning training and development activities to meet both short-term needs and long-term resource planning objectives.  You will maintain training systems in compliance with customer, regulatory, quality and internal requirements.  

 What you’ll do:

• Consult with and support business units/departments and Human Resources to identify, plan and implement resource selection, training and development requirements as driven by the strategic performance needs of the organization.
• In consultation with customers, managers and specialists, defines performance requirements and standards, conducts training needs assessments & gap analysis that identify training and development needs.
• Meet with business process owners on training and reference material related matters.
• Curriculum Development – Researches, designs, implements and maintains standardized, comprehensive training and development programs and documentation based on identified organizational and affiliate needs
• Presents training to all levels within the organization or externally to customers employing delivery methodologies such as instructor led, e-learning, virtual etc.
• Negotiates training programs, sources materials and delivery methods.
• Performs or supports the efforts of others to design, develop and instruct curricula (classroom or on-the-job) utilizing instructional design techniques, including use of learning objectives, lesson plans, teaching aids and learning assessment materials. 
• Analyzes performance measures in order to identify training opportunities and to assess the impact of training.
• Develops and implements evaluation, validation or cost benefit analysis of training and sets training performance goals.
• Maintains a training inventory, schedule courses, develops course outlines, manuals, training aids and documentation.
• Identifies, develops and monitors resources required to assist in the classroom and/or on-the-job training process.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Carries out other duties and special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge and experience with the instructional design process, principles and adult learning theories. 
• Thorough subject knowledge of learning activities being developed/delivered and of related/supporting topics.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications.
• Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems. 
• Working knowledge of industry regulatory requirements, quality standards and administrative policies and procedures applicable to training and development.
• Bachelor's degree in a field of instruction emphasizing adult learning/education, Organization Behavior, or equivalent preferred.
• At least 3 years experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of the following: 
  • Jet Engine MRO (maintenance, repair & overhaul) work scopes
  •  LRU (line replaceable unit) services, component repair services, I and O level repairs, government & military services, and commercial product services.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Preferred Characteristics:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong planning, organizational and leadership skills.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities