HVN - Specialist, Airport Training & Developm

HVN - Specialist, Airport Training & Developm

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Business Unit: HVN

Department: Administrative

Reports to:Human Resources Manager

Job Category: Regular, Full-Time | Exempt

Primary

Work Location:

On-site;
Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) – New Haven, CT

Country: USA

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Founded in 1927 as a division of Pan American World Airways, Avports is an experienced and trusted airport manager and operator. Today, the company operates with over 650 staff (of which approximately 300 are unionized) at 14+ airports across the US and the Caribbean, with that number slated to grow to 800 during the next year with the addition of new airport projects.

Avports has historically managed and operated a portfolio of airport operations and maintenance (O&M) and public-private partnership (P3/PPP) contracts at more than 30 US airports. These airports have diverse operations, encompassing commercial and general aviation airports, passenger terminals, joint-use airports, heliports, NASA facilities, and spaceports. The company is working to integrate electric aviation, hydrogen fuel cells, and zero-emission decarbonization concepts in existing airport environments.

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Located three miles southeast of downtown New Haven, Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) offers a safe, convenient and welcoming airport experience connecting you to 33+ destinations across the U.S. Traveling from Southern Connecticut has never been easier.

Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) is undertaking a major capital improvement project with a new 84,000-square-foot terminal and extended runway—a project that will support thousands of local jobs, strengthen the regional economy, and unlock new opportunities with every destination. As of Summer 2025, the new terminal has reached 60% Design—a key milestone in layout development, systems planning, and architectural design. While many core elements are in place, the design remains subject to change as we refine details and incorporate feedback on the path to final design.

Avports HVN, Tweed New Haven Airport Authority and The New HVN have formed a unique comprehensive private public partnership to develop, finance, maintain and operate Tweed New Haven Airport. The New HVN will improve infrastructure, prioritize safety and security, evolve passenger experience, strive to exceed guest and neighbor expectations, deliver economic benefits to the region, and focus on sustainability and environmental impacts as our commitment to a better future at HVN.

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Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, develops, coordinates, and delivers employee training, leadership development, regulatory compliance, safety, and workforce development programs for Tweed-New Haven Airport. Administers airport-wide learning initiatives, maintains training records and Learning Management System (LMS) activities, and supports operational readiness through training, compliance, and continuous improvement programs.

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience in training, learning and development, safety, regulatory compliance, airport operations, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered. Successful candidates will possess strong facilitation, communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a highly regulated environment.

Regular, full-time, exempt position working on-site and reporting to the Human Resources Manager. Must be able to obtain and maintain all airport security credentials, certifications, and training…