Aircraft Maintenance Trainer

Sterling Airways is seeking a hands-on, experienced Maintenance Trainer to join our Maintenance & Engineering team. This role is critical to ensure our maintenance personnel are trained to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings deep industry experience, a strong technical foundation, and a passion for sharing practical knowledge. This is not a theoretical role - our trainer must teach from real-world experience, using interactive, tech-driven training tools to build skills and ensure regulatory compliance.\n
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\nJob duties and Responsibilities:\n
\nDevelop and deliver technical training programs for aircraft maintenance technicians and support staff, ensuring alignment with FAA Part 121 requirements.\n
\nConduct initial, recurrent, and remedial training covering aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, safety, human factors, and regulatory topics.\n
\nCreate and maintain course materials, manuals, and assessments using computerbased training systems and modern instructional tools.\n
\nProvide handson instruction based on real operational scenarios and field experience.\n
\nEvaluate training effectiveness and adjust programs based on feedback, audit findings, and changes in regulations or fleet.\n
\nSupport compliance with company training manuals and FAAmandated training requirements.\n
\nStay up to date on technical publications, airworthiness directives, and emerging maintenance best practices.\n
\nCollaborate with Quality Assurance and Technical Operations to address training gaps, audit outcomes, and continuous improvement efforts.\n
\nRequirements:\n
\nFAA A&P certification required.\n
\nMinimum of 5 years of handson aircraft maintenance experience in a commercial aviation setting, preferably under Part 121 operations.\n
\nPrior experience delivering technical training or mentoring maintenance personnel strongly preferred.\n
\nStrong understanding of aircraft systems, technical manuals, MEL/CDL/NEF use, and safety protocols.\n
\nComputer literate with proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, webbased training systems, and maintenance tracking software (e.g., CAMP, TRAX, or similar).\n
\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex technical content clearly.\n
\nStrong interpersonal skills; approachable, supportive, and committed to helping others succeed.\n
\nKnowledge of FAA training and recordkeeping requirements.\n
\nExperience with Saab 2000 or similar turboprop aircraft preferred but not required.\n
\nExperience with LMS platforms and instructional design.\n
\nFAA Inspection Authorization (IA) or previous Maintenance Control experience a plus.\n
\nProven ability to operate effectively in a fastpaced, dynamic environment.\n
\nExperience with LMS platforms and instructional design.\n
\nComputer literate with proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, webbased training systems, and maintenance tracking software (e.g., CAMP, TRAX, or similar).\n
\nWhy You’ll Love Working Here:\n
\nTop tier pay dependent on experience (DOE).\n
\nJoin a stable, rapidly growing aviation company.\n
\nWork in an exciting, fastpaced, teamoriented environment.\n
\nCollaborate with knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely enjoyable coworkers.\n
\nReal opportunities for career growth and advancement.\n
\nBenefits (Full-Time Employees):\n
\nMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance.\n
\nSupplemental coverage options.\n
\nCompany HSA contributions.\n
\nCompetitive PTO plan.\n
\n401(k)\n
\nmyIDTravel and ID90 flight perks.