Technical Training Specialist

Technical Training Specialist(

Description

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

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A Technical Training Specialist will support Production and Test in training in the New Orleans metro areas with the potential to provide support at other sites.

Curriculum Development & Instructional Design

• Design and update comprehensive technical training curriculum in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure technical accuracy and operational relevance.
• Develop blended learning solutions, including instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (VILT), and asynchronous e-learning modules.
• Conduct regular training needs analyses (TNA) to forecast skill gaps, identify future training requirements, and maintain workforce currency.

Training Delivery & Facilitation

• Expertly facilitate high-impact training sessions utilizing diverse instructional techniques tailored to adult learning principles.
• Promote cross-functional knowledge transfer by developing a deep operational understanding of each business function and its core processes.
• Act as the organizational training subject matter expert, providing guidance on technical training policies and procedures across all levels.

LMS Administration & Compliance Tracking

• Manage and maintain the Learning Management System (LMS) structure to ensure business alignment and seamless delivery framework.
• Coordinate training schedules and build learning sessions within tracking, distribution, and LMS platforms.
• Track employee certifications and mandatory training compliance, proactively scheduling recertifications prior to expiration dates.
• Maintain meticulous employee training records for both internal coursework and external vendor-led programs.

Operations, Partnerships & Reporting

• Generate regular and ad-hoc compliance reports, providing leadership with data-driven insights into employee training status and milestones.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through post-training assessments and business KPIs, continuously iterating on content to improve performance outcomes.
• Procure and manage physical training assets, including classroom materials, hardware, and equipment compliance.
• Partner with HR, external training organizations, and community groups to support recruitment pipelines and specialized external training initiatives.
• Execute other job-related duties as assigned by management to support evolving business objectives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field, Quality Assurance, or an equivalent combination of education and hands‑on professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Education, Human Resources, or a related technical discipline is highly preferred.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in training development and deployment, preferably within a technical, manufacturing, or regulated industrial environment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Control operating within ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified quality management systems.
• Demonstrated training delivery excellence, featuring strong facilitation, advanced presentation skills, and the ability to engage diverse adult learners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,…