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**

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