Technical Training Developer

StandardAero

$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years designing training materials for operations or maintenance.
  • Knowledge of adult learning and instructional design principles.
  • Experience with instructional design models like ADDIE or SAM.
  • Proficient in Articulate Storyline/Rise and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong visual design and project management skills.
  • Ability to create technically accurate and engaging training materials.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain technical training materials for various delivery formats.
  • Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to analyze training needs.
  • Create engaging learning experiences with measurable objectives and assessments.
  • Collaborate with SMEs to translate complex information into clear training content.
  • Develop standardized materials to support global training deployment and knowledge transfer.
  • Ensure compliance with branding and instructional quality standards.
  • Support ongoing improvement of training effectiveness and learner experience.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare
  • 401(k) with company match; up to 5% vested
  • Paid Time Off starting from day one
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Learning and Training opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Technical Training Developer, you'll be responsible for the design, development, revision, and continuous improvement of technical training materials supporting StandardAero's operational and maintenance environments. This role will develop high-quality Instructor-Led Training (ILT), Computer-Based Training (CBT), assessments, instructor guides, and supporting learning materials aligned to enterprise Technical Training standards.

This position requires a strong understanding of adult learning methodologies, instructional systems design principles, technical training development, and modern learning technologies. The ideal candidate understands the unique challenges associated with developing technical and performance-based training within industrial, manufacturing, aviation, or maintenance environments.

Locations: Hybrid inScottsdale, AZ, San Antonio, TX, Dallas, TX, Cincinnati, OH, Maryville, TN, Kansas City, MO, or other StandardAero US facility

What you'll do:
  • Design, develop, revise, and maintain technical training materials across multiple delivery formats, including instructor-led training, web-based training, practical exercises, assessments, instructor guides, learner materials, job aids, and related courseware.
  • Apply adult learning principles, instructional systems design methodologies, and models such as ADDIE to analyze training needs, structure learning solutions, and evaluate training effectiveness.
  • Create engaging, performance-focused learning experiences using measurable learning objectives, aligned assessments, scenario-based activities, interactive exercises, graphics, animations, and technical illustrations.
  • Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to gather, organize, validate, and translate complex technical information into clear, instructionally sound training content.
  • Develop standardized technical training materials that support knowledge transfer, learner engagement, retention, operational readiness, and enterprise-wide or global deployment.
  • Ensure all training deliverables meet established branding, documentation, revision control, instructional quality, and enterprise Technical Training design standards.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance instructional quality, learner experience, training consistency, and overall training effectiveness.

Position Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning & Development, Instructional Technology, Organizational Development, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years designing training materials related to operations, maintenance, military, or relevant field.
  • Knowledge of adult learning, cognitive load, instructional design, and performance-based training principles.
  • Experience using ADDIE, SAM, or similar instructional design models.
  • Proficiency with Articulate Storyline/Rise, Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, and LMS platforms.
  • Experience creating courseware, assessments, knowledge checks, activities, instructor guides, and technical training materials.
  • Strong visual design, communication, organization, and project management skills.
  • Ability to develop training that supports technical accuracy, retention, operational performance, and real-world application.
  • Ability to travel occasionally (10%)


Preferred Characteristics:
  • Technical or maintenance industry background preferred
  • Experience developing technical skills, operational readiness, maintenance, or performance-based qualification training.
  • Experience working with SMEs in highly technical environments.
  • Familiarity with competency-based training and qualification frameworks.
  • Experience developing training for regulatory, operational, compliance-driven, highly regulated, or operationally sensitive environments.

Benefits that make life better:
  • Comprehensive Healthcare
  • 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
  • Paid Time Off starting on day one
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Learning & Training opportunities


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