OJT Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : OJT Production Supervisor

Department: Maintenance Training

Reports To : OJT Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead, mentor, direct and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
• Supervise and evaluate formal and OJT instruction given by OJT leads and trainers.
• Identify any changes that will enhance the OJT process quality and submit to the OJT Program Supervisor.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the training performed by OJT leads and trainers.
• Supervise and direct OJT schedules, training plans, and task assignments in accordance with ACS requirements and operational needs.
• Ensure OJT leads and trainers are instructing OJTs in accordance with company policies and aircraft manual procedures.
• Communicate with maintenance managers, supervisors, and leads to facilitate OJT lead and trainer implementation of OJT training in the assigned work area.
• Supervise and evaluate assignments of daily job tasks and crews for apprentices while in assigned work areas. Ensure that productivity, work quality, and training received are satisfactory.
• Oversee the successful implementations of all company rules, work procedures, and related instructions as defined in the USDOL Standards of Apprenticeship Program.
• Facilitate and supervise communication with maintenance department supervisory personnel and Apprentice Program staff to coordinate production tasks, training requirements, apprentice/trainee progress, and appropriate placement of apprentice personnel.
• Supervise apprentice moves/rotations to facilitate timely completion of the Apprentice Program work requirements and 14 CFR Part 65.77 experience requirements.
• Audit OJT records, observe training interactions, and evaluate task performance to maintain training consistency and compliance.
• Address performance concerns, training gaps, or resource needs, escalating issues to the OJT Manager as appropriate.
• Serve as a communication bridge between the OJT Manager, OJT department staff, and maintenance personnel.
• Conduct timely, accurate updates to training logs, skill assessments, and progression documents.
• Reinforce safety standards, technical accuracy, and professional behavior across all OJT activities.
• Recommend enhancements to OJT processes, training materials, and knowledge-sharing practices.
• Perform any other additional duties as assigned by the OJT Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Airframe and or Powerplant mechanics certification is required.
• Experience in aviation maintenance, technical operations, or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of ACS tasks and FAA requirements.
• Ability to assess performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple trainers, tasks, and trainees simultaneously.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

The ability to read, write and understand English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Company can make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee will perform duties in an office, hangar and shop environments.

ACCOMMODATIONS: 

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