POSITION PURPOSE

Deputy to the Manager of Maintenance Training with responsibility for the successful delivery of the organizational objectives, responsibilities, processes, and procedures for the Maintenance Training department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ensures the quality standards set forth in the Maintenance Training Manual (MTM) and the applicable airlines General Maintenance Manual (GMM) are met and are revised as necessary to ensure the highest level of safety and compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs).
• Ensures the department provides effective training for Republic employees, primarily in the Maintenance Department, this includes both technical and non-technical courses
• Responsible for the Qualification Management system, ensuring it is accurate with timely reporting.
• Maintains and updates employee training records and employee signature records.
• Interacts with Maintenance Leadership to ensure that recurrent qualification training is conducted in a timely manner and hangar feedback is incorporated into our courseware.
• Ensure courseware is updated and delivery methodology is kept to the latest technological standards.
• Monitor and mentor Training Instructors to ensure they are delivering effective training.
• Screens, interviews and makes recommendations for hiring potential employees.  Coaches and provides leadership, direction, motivation and supervision of direct reports.  Appraises performance, provides performance feedback, takes corrective actions and oversees training and development of staff. 
• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all Training Equipment located at the Training Center, Cabin Trainer, Door Trainer, Emergency Equipment, etc.
• Fosters positive communications and coordination within the Training Center and Training Leadership.
• Manages department budget
• Fosters the Company’s core values and culture throughout the work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• FAA Mechanic Certificate with a rating of Airframe & PowerPlant or foreign equivalent
• Associate’s s degree (A.A./A.S.) in Aviation (any discipline) or a related technical field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• At least 5 years of experience in delivering Aviation Technical Training
• Requires a thorough understanding and working knowledge of all appropriate maintenance and airworthiness requirements of 14 CFR. (i.e., Parts 1, 21, 23, 25, 43, 45, 47, 65, 91,and 121) and manuals required by 14 CFR Parts 121 and 133

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Aviation (any discipline)
• At least 1 years of supervisory experience 
• Six Sigma or Lean Processes, certificate

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.  Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.  Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

DECISION MAKING

Makes decisions on long-term objectives, resources and policies.  Has one of the highest levels of decision making authority.  Decisions have the most impact across and outside of organization along with the maximum cost implications to the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Able to move about the work environment. 

Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.

Able to lift or move up to 10 pounds occasionally. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

May be required to work in open airplane hangars up to 10 of the time.

Able to work weekends, holidays, night shift, and overtime, as required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel up to 25 of the time, including overnight stays.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DISABILITY, AND VETERAN ACCOMMODATIONS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.