Technical Training Developer

StandardAero

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in designing training materials for operations or maintenance.
  • Strong understanding of adult learning and instructional design principles.
  • Familiarity with ADDIE, SAM, or similar instructional design models.
  • Proficient in Articulate Storyline/Rise, Microsoft Office Suite, and LMS platforms.
  • Strong project management and communication skills.
  • Experience developing technical training materials and assessments.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain technical training materials for various delivery formats.
  • Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to training needs analysis.
  • Create engaging, performance-focused learning experiences with measurable objectives.
  • Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to translate complex technical information into training content.
  • Develop standardized materials that support learner engagement and knowledge transfer.
  • Ensure training deliverables meet quality and design standards.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance training effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
  • Pension plan with company match up to 5%.
  • Paid time off starting on day one.
  • Bonus opportunities available.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and dependents.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Life and AD&D insurance benefits.
  • Opportunities for learning and training.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a 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:Scottsdale, AZ, San Antonio, TX, Dallas, TX, Cincinnati, OH, Maryville, TN, or Kansas City, MO preferred

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 has relevant experience.
  • 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
  • Pension Plan Contribution with 100% company match up to 5%
  • 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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