Training Standards and Competency Coordinator

Training Standards and Competency Coordinator Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 5:59 AM

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 2,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.

Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.

Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.

The Technical Training Coordinator supports AMO operations through the development, delivery, coordination, and continuous improvement of training programs applicable to personnel, including technical, regulatory, safety, quality, and competency-based training requirements. This role is responsible for supporting compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, approved procedures, competency frameworks, and organizational training standards through structured training administration, content development, record control, and personnel competency oversight.

In support of operational requirements, the role may also perform delegated technical inspection and quality support activities within approved scope and delegated authority.

• Develop, implement, coordinate, and continuously improve training programs applicable to the AMO.
• Prepare, deliver, and maintain initial, recurrent, update, difference, remedial, and on-the-job training programs within approved processes.
• Develop and maintain technical training materials, lesson plans, presentations, training aids, assessments, and supporting documentation.
• Provide instruction on approved policies and procedures, certification responsibilities, human factors, SMS awareness, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Support technical onboarding and orientation programs for new personnel.
• Ensure training content remains aligned with current approved procedures, operational practices, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements to enhance standardization, competency, and operational performance.

• Coordinate and maintain training schedules, recurrent training cycles, and qualification tracking requirements.
• Monitor personnel training status, competency requirements, and expiry dates to ensure continuity of qualification and delegated authority.
• Conduct and support Training Needs Analyses (TNA) to identify role-based training requirements and competency gaps.
• Support development and maintenance of competency matrices aligned with operational functions, inspection authority, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external training activities with operational managers, vendors, customers, and regulatory stakeholders as required.
• Support competency assessments and contribute to development of structured training pathways for technical personnel.

• Maintain training records, competency files, and qualification documentation in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support administration and maintenance of electronic and legacy training records within approved systems.
• Ensure training documentation, revision control, and record retention processes remain compliant and audit ready.
• Maintain awareness of applicable regulatory, customer, and industry training expectations, including CAR 571/573, SMS, quality, and AMO requirements.
• Support responses to audit findings, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives related to training and competency management.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of training standards, controlled training content, and sustainable program processes.

• Perform delegated technical inspection activities within approved authority, including in-process and final verification as authorized.
• Verify conformity to drawings, specifications, approved procedures, workmanship standards, and inspection…