What are the responsibilities and job description for the OJT Lead position at Kalitta Air, LLC?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: OJT Lead
Department: Maintenance Training
Reports To: OJT Production Supervisor
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Observe trainee and apprentice performance and record demonstrated proficiency and task completion.
- Conduct performance evaluations of trainees and apprentices and report results to the OJT Production Supervisor.
- Assign daily job tasks and crews to apprentices while working in their assigned work areas.
- Lead, direct, and provide oversight to apprentices as they perform assigned maintenance or job tasks.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training provided by maintenance teams and trainers.
- Monitor completion, quality of work, and understanding of assigned tasks.
- Ensure maintenance and job tasks are performed in accordance with approved data, including AMM, SRM, CMMs, WDM, Service Bulletins, Engineering Authorizations, and other applicable references.
- Deliver formal instruction and OJT training for assigned subjects.
- Instruct, test, and evaluate OJT training procedures to designated OJT trainers.
- Coordinate continuously with maintenance supervisory personnel and Apprentice Program staff to align production needs with training requirements, staffing, apprentice rotations, and progress tracking.
- Execute apprentice rotations and placement changes to ensure timely completion of experience requirements, including those defined in 14 CFR Part 65.77.
- Assist trainees and apprentices with interpretation and application of company manuals, maintenance manuals, and approved data.
- Ensure all OJTs and training activities are properly completed and documented.
- Maintain thorough working knowledge of and full compliance with company policies, procedures, Apprentice Program requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Mentor apprentices through successful apprenticeship completion requirements.
- Report trainee and apprentice progress, results, identified issues, and potential risks to the OJT Production Supervisor.
- Identify barriers to progress and recommend corrective actions or support services as needed.
- Review OJT training materials periodically and provide feedback and improvement recommendations.
- Keep the OJT Production Supervisor informed of daily activities, outcomes, and emerging issues.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the OJT Production Supervisor or OJT Department Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Airframe and or Powerplant mechanics certification is required.
- Experience in aviation maintenance, technical operations, or related field.
- Strong working knowledge of ACS tasks and FAA requirements.
- Ability to assess performance and provide constructive feedback.
- Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple trainers, tasks, and trainees simultaneously.
- Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
The ability to read, write and understand English.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The Company can make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee will perform duties in an office, hangar and shop environments.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you need reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call (734) 544-7010. Please include your contact information and details about posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.
**if you cannot apply online, other accommodations can be made**
**Must be authorized to work in the United States**