Production Trainer

Synopsis

The production trainer develops technical training courses and course material as required, meeting Etihad’s corporate vision and the civil aviation’s regulatory training requirements. This includes developing theoretical, practical, and refresher training courses on technical documents and procedures, technical induction, safety including human factors, aircraft systems and technologies, and delivering to the technical division covering technicians, engineers, troubleshooters, team leaders, and shift managers. This also includes third-party vendors in outstation locations as per regulatory requirements. Conduct practical assessments and mentor trainee engineers and junior technicians through a programme of classroom training and on-the-job training.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, plan, and deliver theory, practical, and refresher training courses to all levels of the technical division in order to meet departmental needs and to comply with GCAA and international civil aviation regulations and training.
• Build training content to be delivered in person and online through the Etihad learning platforms.
• Maintain and update staff training records for Etihad Technical Operations Division.
• Produce, devise, and implement relevant policies and procedures specific to this position and the development of the technical training function in line with regulatory requirements and corporate demands, creating opportunities for growth and development for all employees.
• Generation of examination questions and review of course content for continuous improvement.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements related to aviation maintenance training, and incorporate relevant updates into training programs.
• Perform maintenance certification duties as an authorised engineer displaying proper procedural implementation and leading by example on professional and technical standards.
• Implement and provide advice on necessary changes to the EY TPM in relation to training to ensure quality standards, safety, compliance, and best practices are maintained.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders as assigned by the Technical Training and Standards Manager, such as operations, quality assurance, and safety, to integrate training initiatives into the curriculum architecture.
• Carry out technical assessments, examination invigilation, and mentor junior technicians and trainees.
• Facilitate the department’s technical training goals by ensuring all training competencies are completed in a timely and effective manner.

Education & Experience

• A valid GCAA license and/or EASA Part 66 / ICAO type II and/or an appropriate engineering degree.
• Recognized apprenticeship in an engineering discipline.
• Formal technical training in at least one Etihad aircraft type.
• Certified trainer or recognized training qualification.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in aviation maintenance, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in technical training, assessment, and development.
• Strong knowledge of aviation regulations, including FAA, GCAA, and EASA.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and other training technology platforms is a plus.

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme, and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly.

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