Mid-Level Workplace Training Coach - Composites

About the Role

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units. Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands-on training focused on composite layup, repair, and manufacturing processes.
• Coach and mentor employees on proper composite fabrication techniques, quality requirements, standard work, and best practices.
• Evaluate employee performance and proficiency, providing timely coaching and feedback.
• Assess training effectiveness and recommend improvements to training materials and delivery methods.
• Identify remedial training needs and develop action plans to improve employee performance.
• Collaborate with production leadership, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and other stakeholders to ensure training aligns with operational requirements.
• Maintain employee training records within the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve training processes and employee performance.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment and reinforce compliance with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in composite layup within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing composite repairs is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of composite materials, manufacturing processes, tooling, and quality standards.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, training, or developing employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS) or similar training management system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Positive attitude with a strong focus on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Must be willing and able to work any assigned shift and accept shift assignment changes as needed to support business and operational requirements.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with composite repair certification or advanced composite repair techniques.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Experience with aerospace composite manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma principles.
• Previous experience developing or delivering technical training in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements include:

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

Pay is based on candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $68,650 - $105,300

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.

We are a drug-free workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.