OJT Lead

Job Description

Job Description

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.

**if you cannot apply online, other accommodations can be made**

**Must be authorized to work in the United States**

**If you are already a Kalitta Air employee, you will need to complete the Employee Internal Application form and send it to HR and call if you have any questions**