Maintenance Training Manager

Why Chartright :

• Make a difference and directly shape the trajectory of a rapidly expanding company in an exciting industry
• You will be an integral part of a high-caliber and people-focused team, driven by a shared commitment to exceptional customer service
• Help steer our continued transformation and growth, utilizing your unique talents to drive tangible results and improvements
• Enjoy unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional advancement
• Competitive compensation package, with 100% company-paid extended health and dental coverage
• Secure your future with our generous RRSP / DPSP matching program

Role Overview : In collaboration with team members, you’ll play a key role in building the maintenance training function with a focus on equipping the production team to develop technical and functional skills to drive effective performance.

What you will do :

• Design, develop, and update aircraft maintenance training programs with engaging and effective content, including manuals, presentations, and hands-on exercises to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Implement a structured and progressive training curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of both entry-level and experienced production employees addressing critical training needs and accommodating changes in regulations, technology, and company procedures.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the progress of training programs, making necessary adjustments as needed to enhance effectiveness and ensure alignment with organizational goals and employee needs.
• Facilitate training sessions for individuals or groups utilizing a diverse range of methods.
• Monitor and update training compliance records within the tracking system to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support performance effectiveness by identifying skill gaps and training needs within the production team and supporting the development of both individual and team training plans as required.
• Collaborate regularly with team members within Maintenance and across functions to ensure programs are aligned to organizational goals.

What you bring :

• A Canadian AME license combined with a certificate, diploma or degree in training and development.
• Minimum eight years’ progressive experience in maintenance operations with at least five years in an AME role.
• Demonstrated experience in the assessment, development, execution and monitoring of technical and functional maintenance learning and development initiatives.
• Proven experience training coaching and developing teams for demonstrable performance improvement and effectiveness.
• Ability to establish and track key training and performance metrics and results.
• Extensive knowledge of aviation regulations and industry standards related to aircraft maintenance training.
• Strong technological abilities with a solid background in CMMS (computerized maintenance management system).
• Prior experience with learning software to track and develop materials.
• Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills to work with stakeholders at all levels and across teams; strong teaching skills with a focus on adult learning.
• Highly developed and effective communication skills including written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills combined with solid judgment.
• Strong influence, coaching and leadership skills.
• Committed to Chartright’s core values of Customer Driven, Safety, Respect and Transparency and associated behaviours.
• Physical requirements include climbing into and under various aircraft; walking around, standing, and crouching, all for long periods of time.

Able to lift up to 23 kg.

We will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.