Technical Trainer

Technical Trainer

Location: Miami, Florida

Hiring Manager: Jessica Hernandez, VP, Compliance, Training, & EH

About FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ: FTAI)

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on the Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) of CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI's propriety portfolio of products, including The Module Factory and a joint venture to distribute engine PMA helps make CFM56 and V2500 engine maintenance simpler, more cost-effective, significantly faster, and more environmentally friendly. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.

FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montreal, Singapore, Dubai, United Kingdom, and Ireland.

Job Overview

The Technical Trainer is responsible for delivering high-quality technical training within an aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) environment, with a focus on engine modules and core maintenance fundamentals. This role ensures technicians develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to meet operational and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

• Training Development & Delivery:
• Deliver and facilitate classroom instruction, workshops, and hands-on technical training focused on engine components and core maintenance modules.
• Prepare and manage the training environment, ensuring tools, equipment, materials, and safety standards reflect operational shop floor conditions.
• Assessment & Evaluation:
• Administer and evaluate technical assessments and readiness evaluations, documenting trainee performance in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor trainee progress through defined learning paths, identify competency gaps, and provide coaching or corrective guidance as needed.
• Validate technician competency in both theoretical knowledge and practical application, providing objective final sign-off for module qualification readiness.
• Maintain accurate training records and trainee evaluations.
• Administrative Support:
• Assist with clerical and administrative tasks including training scheduling, tracking certifications, and maintaining training databases.
• Support document control efforts and assist with audit preparations as needed.
• Compliance & Continuous Improvement:
• Contribute to continuous improvement of training content and delivery methods through feedback and collaboration with technical stakeholders.
• Travel:
• Willing and able to travel to various company locations and customer sites to conduct training, attend meetings, or receive additional training.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in training development and delivery, preferably in an FAA Part 145 or aviation environment.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, particularly Part 145.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Ability to assess training effectiveness and modify content accordingly.
• Willingness to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Airframe and/or Powerplant (A&P) Certification.
• Experience working in a repair station environment.
• Familiarity with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Human Factors training.
• Familiar with AS9110
• Familiar with CFM56 engines

Work Environment:

• Office, classroom, and hangar environments.
• Occasional exposure to aircraft maintenance operations.
• Periodic domestic travel (overnight stays required).

Job Demands:

Work is performed in a shop environment and requires the ability to perform extensive standing, driving, walking, and climbing; to lift up to 50lbs. regularly; to manipulate up to 100lbs. with assistance. Must be able to bend, stoop, climb to reach materials, and work in a noisy environment.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.