Manager-Training Architecture

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft.

The Manager, Training Architecture leads the strategy, design, and execution of Cirrus Aircraft’s global flight and maintenance training programs, ensuring they align with company goals, brand standards, and the Cirrus Approach service model. This role drives the commercialization and delivery of training products, platforms, and services—balancing innovation with operational excellence.

Working closely with internal teams, external partners, and the Training/Service Network, the Manager oversees end-to-end program development using established project management methodologies. They are responsible for defining the strategic roadmap, guiding project acceptance and scope, and mentoring team members to deliver scalable, high-impact learning solutions.

The ideal candidate combines proven leadership, strong project management expertise, an eye for business, and a deep understanding of aviation training to create unified, measurable, and sustainable programs that enhance performance, safety, and customer experience worldwide.

• Lead the strategy, design, and execution of Cirrus Aircraft’s global flight and maintenance training programs.
• Drive the commercialization and delivery of training products, platforms, and services.
• Oversee end-to-end program development using established project management methodologies.

• Define the Cirrus Approach training service model, ensuring training aligns with company-level goals and brand standards.
• Develop the commercialization strategy for all Cirrus Approach and related training products, platforms, and services.
• Lead project acceptance and scoping, including discovery, gap analysis, and cost-benefit evaluations.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, digital business strategy, educational technology & innovation or related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in roles related to training business development, learning enablement, or business operations.
• Proven success managing multiple complex projects in fast-paced environments.

• 401(k) Plan:
  Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages:
  Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.