Aircraft Maintenance Trainer

Sterling Airways is seeking a hands-on, experienced Maintenance Trainer to join our Maintenance & Engineering team. This role is critical to ensure our maintenance personnel are trained to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings deep industry experience, a strong technical foundation, and a passion for sharing practical knowledge. This is not a theoretical role - our trainer must teach from real-world experience, using interactive, tech-driven training tools to build skills and ensure regulatory compliance. Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below. Job duties and Responsibilities: Develop and deliver technical training programs for aircraft maintenance technicians and support staff, ensuring alignment with FAA Part 121 requirements. Conduct initial, recurrent, and remedial training covering aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, safety, human factors, and regulatory topics. Create and maintain course materials, manuals, and assessments using computerbased training systems and modern instructional tools. Provide handson instruction based on real operational scenarios and field experience. Evaluate training effectiveness and adjust programs based on feedback, audit findings, and changes in regulations or fleet. Support compliance with company training manuals and FAAmandated training requirements. Stay up to date on technical publications, airworthiness directives, and emerging maintenance best practices. Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Technical Operations to address training gaps, audit outcomes, and continuous improvement efforts. Requirements: FAA A&P certification required. Minimum of 5 years of handson aircraft maintenance experience in a commercial aviation setting, preferably under Part 121 operations. Prior experience delivering technical training or mentoring maintenance personnel strongly preferred. Strong understanding of aircraft systems, technical manuals, MEL/CDL/NEF use, and safety protocols. Computer literate with proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, webbased training systems, and maintenance tracking software (e.G., CAMP, TRAX, or similar). Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex technical content clearly. Strong interpersonal skills; approachable, supportive, and committed to helping others succeed. Knowledge of FAA training and recordkeeping requirements. Experience with Saab 2000 or similar turboprop aircraft preferred but not required. Experience with LMS platforms and instructional design. FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) or previous Maintenance Control experience a plus. Proven ability to operate effectively in a fastpaced, dynamic environment. Experience with LMS platforms and instructional design. Computer literate with proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, webbased training systems, and maintenance tracking software (e.G., CAMP, TRAX, or similar). Why You'll Love Working Here: Top tier pay dependent on experience (DOE). Join a stable, rapidly growing aviation company. Work in an exciting, fastpaced, teamoriented environment. Collaborate with knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely enjoyable coworkers. Real opportunities for career growth and advancement. Benefits (Full-Time Employees): Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Supplemental coverage options. Company HSA contributions. Competitive PTO plan. xqrzhdi 401(k) myIDTravel and ID90 flight perks.