Learning Designer II, DPS

Learning Designer II – Delta Professional Services

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

The Learning Designer II (LDII) position plays an important supporting role in the design and development of airline pilot training programs. This is accomplished using Instructional System Design, Continuous Improvement, Change Management, and Evaluation processes.

The LDII assists with the production of analysis reports, design documents, curriculum outlines, implementation plans, instructor courseware, and regulatory documentation. With a strong understanding of technical training programs, the Learning Designer II works with stakeholder groups within Pilot Learning & Development to ensure that pilot training programs are effective, efficient, compliant, and aligned with corporate safety and operational objectives.

Throughout the ADDIE process, the LDII supports internal and external audits, continuous improvement initiatives, formal research projects, incident investigations, and validations to ensure alignment of courseware with approved curricula.

LDIIs use a strong working knowledge of aviation regulations, related guidance material, corporate requirements, state and local laws governing Delta’s pilot training programs. They analyze multiple sources of data to determine training program effectiveness and efficiency and summarize results in formal reports.

With larger projects, LDIIs assist with the creation of comprehensive design documents, development plans, implementation plans, and evaluation plans. Administrative responsibilities include maintaining formal documentation of government and corporate programs, an electronic Program Audit Data Base (PADB), and a training recording/certification system.

Content creation responsibilities include the development of instructor guides, syllabi, and Learning Objectives Documents. LDIIs serve as a knowledge resource on adult learning theory, instructional methods, compliance requirements, and change management processes. Innovation is part of the role as LDIIs contribute to the development of new training concepts, techniques, and standards using Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodologies.

LDIIs assist in investigations to resolve complex problems requiring organizational, procedural, or policy decisions. Occasional travel is required (less than 10%).

• Space Available Personal Travel to include eligible dependent
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans available
• Profit Sharing
• 401(k) match (following one year of service)

• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces a diverse set of people, thinking and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
• A degree in Education, Instructional Systems Design, Aviation, or equivalent work experience
• Experience using Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodologies
• Minimum of three years of training-related work experience
• Project management experience
• Experience working with technical training subjects
• Experience with compliance training
• The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with internal and external stakeholders
• Capable of balancing multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• The ability to work effectively in both a team environment and independently to meet project schedules
• Basic or Intermediate skills with Microsoft Outlook and Word

• Commercial/Airline Transport Pilot, Flight Engineer, Certified Ground/Flight Instructor certificates or military equivalents
• Experience designing, developing, or teaching aviation-related subjects
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and associated guidance material
• Familiarity with the FAA Advanced Qualification Program (AQP)
• Experience with training program and compliance auditing
• Experience with content management systems (CMS)
• Proficiency with Smartsheet
• Basic to intermediate skill with Microsoft Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, or Project
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat.
• Basic or intermediate skill in Adobe Frame Maker or similar authoring platform
• One or more of the following professional certifications:
  • Association of Talent Development (ATD) Certified Professional in Learning Development (CPLP)/Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
  • International Society of Performance Improvement (ISPI) Certified Performance Technologist (CPT)
  • Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA), Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) certification