Training & Development Specialist

About the role

This is a full-time, salaried position based in our Newport News, VA office 5 days a week — not remote or hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Conducts annual training needs assessments for maintenance, safety, quality, and flight operations personnel.
• Performs training needs analysis and develops annual training plans, including budget forecasts.
• Develops and maintains training schedules to ensure company and regulatory requirements are met.
• Designs, develops, and implements employee training and development programs.
• Creates course objectives, syllabuses, instructional materials, presentations, assessments, and related learning resources.
• Plans, prepares, and delivers instructor-led, virtual, hands-on, and blended training programs.
• Facilitates classroom and practical training sessions when hands-on instruction supports effective learning.
• Develops learning strategies that encourage employee engagement, accountability, knowledge retention, and independent learning.
• Partners with department managers and subject-matter experts to identify skill gaps and establish development priorities.
• Coordinates and manages external training providers when specialized instruction is not available internally.
• Evaluates training programs through assessments, surveys, performance data, and feedback.
• Develops and monitors training, safety, and development metrics to measure program effectiveness.
• Maintains accurate training records, completion documentation, certifications, and employee development plans.
• Implements improvements to training content, delivery methods, and learning processes based on data and participant feedback.
• Supports onboarding, continuing education, compliance training, technical development, and career-growth initiatives.
• Ensures training materials and programs remain aligned with applicable company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a training and development specialist, training instructor, instructional designer, training administrator, or similar role.
• Experience conducting training needs assessments and developing employee learning programs.
• High school diploma or equivalent education and experience; additional education or certification in training, education, human resources, organizational development, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience developing training materials, presentations, course syllabuses, trackers, assessments, and instructional resources.
• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office tools and Microsoft applications.
• Familiarity with AI web-based tools is preferred.
• Familiarity with learning management systems and electronic training records is preferred.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and training evaluation methods.
• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects, and demonstrate effective follow-through.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, managers, subject-matter experts, external vendors, and senior-level leadership.
• Ability to analyze training data and use metrics to recommend program improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• A broad and comprehensive knowledge of engineering, aircraft modification, and FAA certification/Supplemental Type Certification processes is preferred.
• Ability to facilitate training in technical, operational, and hands-on environments.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective relationships with senior-level leadership.

Annual Training Requirements

• AS9100 and ISO-required training.
• FAA Part 145 training.
• FAA Part 135 training.
• Aery Aviation quality and technical training.
• Aery Aviation corporate training.
• Various government contract training.
• Maintenance, safety, flight operations, compliance, and other role-specific development programs.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check, consistent with applicable laws and company policies. Some positions may require drug testing.

Benefits

We offer the right candidate the chance to join a forward-thinking organization, supported by a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000 USD per year.