OJT Lead

**JOB DESCRIPTION** **Job Title**: OJT Lead **Department:** Maintenance Training **Reports To**: OJT Production Supervisor **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Observe trainee and apprentice performance and record demonstrated proficiency and task completion. - Conduct performance evaluations of trainees and apprentices and report results to the OJT Production Supervisor. - Assign daily job tasks and crews to apprentices while working in their assigned work areas. - Lead, direct, and provide oversight to apprentices as they perform assigned maintenance or job tasks. - Evaluate the effectiveness of training provided by maintenance teams and trainers. - Monitor completion, quality of work, and understanding of assigned tasks. - Ensure maintenance and job tasks are performed in accordance with approved data, including AMM, SRM, CMMs, WDM, Service Bulletins, Engineering Authorizations, and other applicable references. - Deliver formal instruction and OJT training for assigned subjects. - Instruct, test, and evaluate OJT training procedures to designated OJT trainers. - Coordinate continuously with maintenance supervisory personnel and Apprentice Program staff to align production needs with training requirements, staffing, apprentice rotations, and progress tracking. - Execute apprentice rotations and placement changes to ensure timely completion of experience requirements, including those defined in 14 CFR Part 65.77. - Assist trainees and apprentices with interpretation and application of company manuals, maintenance manuals, and approved data. - Ensure all OJTs and training activities are properly completed and documented. - Maintain thorough working knowledge of and full compliance with company policies, procedures, Apprentice Program requirements, and applicable regulations. - Mentor apprentices through successful apprenticeship completion requirements. - Report trainee and apprentice progress, results, identified issues, and potential risks to the OJT Production Supervisor. - Identify barriers to progress and recommend corrective actions or support services as needed. - Review OJT training materials periodically and provide feedback and improvement recommendations. - Keep the OJT Production Supervisor informed of daily activities, outcomes, and emerging issues. - Perform all other duties as assigned by the OJT Production Supervisor or OJT Department 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:** If you need reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call (734) 544-7010. Please include your contact information and details about posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned. \*\*if you cannot apply online, other accommodations can be made\*\* \*\*Must be authorized to work in the United States\*\*