Senior Technical Skills Trainer - A&P

Senior Technical Skills Trainer – A&P in GAC Westfield

At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world's finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

The base compensation range for this role is $44.18 - $51.54 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location.

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance plan
• Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance.

High School Diploma or GED required. 8 years related maintenance experience and technical training. A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license required.

The RS Technical Skills Trainer is responsible for providing skills training through on the job training as needed and directed. The role acts as the technical expert and floor level contact for technicians in training and includes floor level maintenance. This role is an aircraft & aircraft system technical expert and assists in the training and development of company technical employees to include basic avionics and system familiarization.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Establish oneself as the technical expert and floor level contact for technicians in training.
• Ensure aircraft safety standards are complied with, promote and mandate the practical understanding of working to a high level of safety and quality.
• Work to instill the values of personal accountability and integrity in the individual you are assisting/training.
• Guide technicians to ensure proper technical data is utilized on each task, each time. Assist to ensure understanding of task at hand and provide guidance to successfully carry out those tasks.
• Provide direction on maintenance task sign offs to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Ensure proper documentation is maintained in accordance with facility OJT program and repair station training manual guidelines are adhered to and followed.
• Provide direction to ensure complete understanding and pitfalls of high risk tasks.
• Provide remedial training, pass on aircraft systems knowledge and teach advanced troubleshooting techniques to lesser experienced technicians.
• Should be aware of and engaged in and utilize repair station trends (SMS, Top 3, First Pass Yield) to identify priorities.
• Promote proper use and handling of tooling, PPE, and chemicals dangerous to employee and environment.
• Assist in the development of logical and progressive competency based technical training.
• Provide input and guidance on ERT and Master Technician programs.

• Must be able to read, interpret and explain maintenance manuals, IPCs, ASCs, CBs, CMP cards, engineering orders and blueprints.
• Must be able to troubleshoot systems during tests and perform systems and operational checks.
• Must be available to conduct training on any shift and travel as necessary.
• Must possess facilitation and presentation capabilities.
• Good organizational skills and strong verbal/written communication skills required.

• Must maintain a current qualifier certificate while in this position.
• Well rounded aircraft and aircraft systems technical knowledge necessary.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Requisition Number: 233861

Category:
Service Center

Percentage of Travel:
Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type:

Full-time

Posting End Date: 07/17/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.