Training Program Specialist

About the role

The Training Program Specialist (Facilitator) is responsible for designing, delivering, and managing comprehensive technical and operational training programs that support aerospace maintenance, regulatory compliance, overall company training, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Head of Quality & Lean Transformation, this role serves as both an instructional facilitator and a subject matter partner—collaborating with shop floor technicians, engineering, and leadership to ensure workforce readiness, quality excellence, and adherence to FAA, EASA, EHS, and AS9100 standards. The position also oversees training records administration, supports audit readiness, and engages with external educational partners to build long-term talent pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, update, and deliver structured instructor-led, virtual, and hands-on training programs, including new employee onboarding, technical skills training, and recurring refresher courses.
• Create standardized training materials, presentations, job instructions (JIs), assessments, and competency evaluations.
• Partner with the Repair Shop, Engineering, OEMs, and the broader Liebherr network to build specialized training plans and support new operational capabilities.
• Coordinate and manage dedicated training personnel and on-the-job training (OJT) mentors.
• Ensure all training programs and records strictly adhere to AS9100, FAA, EASA, customer-specific, regulatory, EHS, and internal quality management standards.
• Establish and manage the FAA Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) Awards Program.
• Audit and review trainer scan times, OJT record sheets, and qualification logs to verify training compliance.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits by providing training evidence and audit-ready documentation.
• Manage employee qualification matrices, certifications, and retraining schedules.
• Measure training effectiveness and operational impact through assessments, floor observations, and performance metrics, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Facilitate internal workgroups to identify process improvements, streamline workflows, and adopt modern training methodologies.
• Partner with external educational institutions to develop talent pipelines, practical training, and job-shadowing programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Engineering, Aviation, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in training, facilitation, quality, aerospace manufacturing, or a related industry preferred.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Benefits

• Major medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Competitive salary

Pay

$75,000 per year.

About the company

Liebherr Aerospace Saline, Inc. continues to be the first and best choice for the supply of products and services for Liebherr's aerospace and transportation partners in the Americas. Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc. is committed to achieving superior stakeholder satisfaction through continual improvement, regulatory compliance, and best value solutions. The company supports customers of Liebherr's Aerospace and Transportation Systems division through technical assistance, repair, and sales.

Location: Liebherr Aerospace Saline, Inc., 1465 Woodland Drive, Saline, MI 48176, United States.