Technical Skills Trainer A&P in GAC Westfield
Unique Skills:
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 $34.78 - $40.57 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.
Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance. Our U.S. benefits package includes:
- 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.
Education and Experience Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required. 5 years related maintenance experience and technical training. A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license required.
Position Purpose:
The RS Technical Skills Trainer is responsible for providing skills training through on the job training as needed and directed. Assists mechanics and technicians in the development of logical and progressive competency based technical training. This role assists in the training and development of company technical employees to include basic avionics and system familiarization.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Delivers classroom and practical aircraft technical training to employees at all locations as directed by management. Looking at your SR functions shouldn’t this be: 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.
- Assists in forming training plans and establishing goals in support of organizational business objectives.
- Provide support to the local facility. .
- Ensure proper documentation is maintained in accordance with facility OJT program and repair station training manual guidelines are adhered to and followed.
- Work to instill the values of personal accountability and integrity in the individual you are assisting/training.
- Provide direction to ensure complete understanding and pitfalls of high risk tasks.
- Provide remedial training, pass on aircraft systems knowledge and teach 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.
Additional Functions:
- Must be able to read and interpret 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 to all locations. .
- Must possess facilitation and presentation capabilities. .
- Good organizational skills and strong verbal/written communications skills required. .
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Must be able to read and interpret 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 to all locations.
- Must possess facilitation and presentation capabilities.
- Good organizational skills and strong verbal/written communications skills required.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 233182
Category: Service Center
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 05/15/2026
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.
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