On the Job Trainer
12 hours ago
Calgary, AB, Canada
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited
Full-time
€65,000 - €90,000 Contract
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Position Summary
The On-the-Job Trainer (OJT) in Calgary AB plays a key role in bridging the gap between classroom instruction and workplace performance. This role focuses on providing hands-on coaching, mentoring, and skill assessment to post-graduate trainees within Operations. The OJT ensures that trainees can apply their knowledge effectively in real-world production environments and are fully prepared for job-readiness on the floor.
Key Responsibilities
- Mentorship & Coaching: Guide trainees through daily operational tasks, offering hands-on instruction and individualized coaching to reinforce learning.
- Skill Demonstration: Demonstrate operational procedures and best practices directly on the production floor, ensuring trainees can replicate tasks safely and accurately.
- Performance Observation & Feedback: Conduct real-time assessments of trainee performance; provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
- Competency Tracking: Maintain accurate documentation of trainee progress, skill sign-offs, and OJT records in alignment with program standards.
- Program Improvement: Collaborate with training and operations teams to identify opportunities for curriculum enhancement and improved training delivery methods.
- Safety & Compliance: Reinforce workplace safety procedures and ensure all OJT activities adhere to operational standards and company policies. Required Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in aviation technology or engineering, Advanced diploma in Aviation technology.
- Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing training, preferably in the aerospace industry.
- Excellent communication, observation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and documentation abilities. Key Strengths & Attributes
- Hands-On Trainer: Skilled in practical, applied training rather than theoretical instruction.
- Real-Time Feedback: Provides immediate, actionable feedback to improve trainee performance.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset: Identifies gaps in training effectiveness and contributes to program enhancements.
Key Responsibilities
- Mentorship & Coaching: Guide trainees through daily operational tasks, offering hands-on instruction and individualized coaching to reinforce learning.
- Skill Demonstration: Demonstrate operational procedures and best practices directly on the production floor, ensuring trainees can replicate tasks safely and accurately.
- Performance Observation & Feedback: Conduct real-time assessments of trainee performance; provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
- Competency Tracking: Maintain accurate documentation of trainee progress, skill sign-offs, and OJT records in alignment with program standards.
- Program Improvement: Collaborate with training and operations teams to identify opportunities for curriculum enhancement and improved training delivery methods.
- Safety & Compliance: Reinforce workplace safety procedures and ensure all OJT activities adhere to operational standards and company policies. Required Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in aviation technology or engineering, Advanced diploma in Aviation technology.
- Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing training, preferably in the aerospace industry.
- Excellent communication, observation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and documentation abilities. Key Strengths & Attributes
- Hands-On Trainer: Skilled in practical, applied training rather than theoretical instruction.
- Real-Time Feedback: Provides immediate, actionable feedback to improve trainee performance.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset: Identifies gaps in training effectiveness and contributes to program enhancements.
