At Eastern Airlines curiosity and excitement for growth go a long way. In fact, Eastern Airlines was launched by seekers, adventurers, and above all fliers. Our rich legacy and pioneering spirit are still evident in our team today.
Our open-hearted attitude, respect for the people we fly with, and attention to detail are what sets Eastern Airlines apart from its competitors. Natural curiosity and hunger for wonder are behaviors that make our employees successful.
This summary provides a listing of the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are critical components of the position of Manager Maintenance Training.
This is a full-time, FLSA, exempt position, not eligible for overtime, responsible for ensuring all aspects of aircraft maintenance training are consistent with FAA 14 CFR Part 121 and Company General Maintenance Manual (GMM) requirements. The individual in this position will possess a strong educational background with an emphasis on air carrier or aerospace maintenance training and extensive experience in managing training and development programs. He/she will have a thorough knowledge of relevant FAA training-related regulations and industry standards in order to design and properly deliver maintenance training programs.
Duties and Responsibilities The Manager Maintenance Training reports to the Director of Quality with the following duties and responsibilities:
- Develops schedules and delivers curriculum for all Maintenance training courses. Administers training deliverables in compliance with FAA and organizational objectives.
- Must be able to perform these tasks without supervision and make recommendations to management on the execution of the training
- Maintains individual training records for all Eastern Aircraft Maintenance and Contract Maintenance personnel
- Establishes maintenance tracking/evaluation procedures to identify recurring maintenance problems.
- Recommends modifications and/or develops training enhancements where necessary to eliminate recurring problems in a timely manner
- Assures maintenance compliance with FAA & DOT training requirements for hazardous materials
- Conduct and assure compliance with OSHA-required training related to industrial safety and lift equipment used by maintenance
- Conducts maintenance training classes to assure FAA & DOD compliance with engine run and taxi (classroom), inspector, RII, airworthiness release, ETOPS, and RVSM
- Participates in annual maintenance training at http://www.faasafety.gov as offered
- Issues a monthly report of certifications showing current qualified employees and recurrent maintenance training due dates
- Incorporates additions or modifications to training modules in response to any identified discrepancies generated by CASS, IEP, FAA, DOD, or FSDO
- Helps build and support an organizational culture within the maintenance in which passion for continuous improvement is innate
- Evaluate new Maintenance training equipment, courseware, or software available for purchase and provide recommendations and cost-benefit analysis for inclusion in the department budget
- Ensures that training courseware and training assets are adequate to meet training goals, proficiency levels, and safety/regulatory requirements
- Ensures that he/she maintains troubleshooting proficiency in their areas of instructional expertise and is well versed in the use of all maintenance training assets including CMI/CBT, flight/maintenance training simulators, and audio-visual aids
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Quality or Vice President of Maintenance and Engineering
