Composite Repair Employee Development Specialist
📍 Salt Lake City, UT
📄 Job ID: 215164
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an experienced Composite Repair Employee Development Specialist to support our expanding aerospace composite fabrication, repair, and assembly operations across multiple sites and business units. This role is ideal for subject‑matter experts who are passionate about training, developing others, and supporting the next generation of composite technicians.
Shifts
1st or 2nd shift available, based on training demand and business needs.
Assignment Contingency
Successful completion of all required training—both classroom and on‑the‑job (OTJ)—is a contingency for this assignment.
Position Overview
As a Composite Repair Employee Development Specialist, you will deliver high‑quality technical instruction in a fast‑paced aerospace environment. You will guide learners through classroom and hands‑on composite repair training, ensuring safety, comprehension, and consistent skill development across programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver composite repair and fabrication instruction using a variety of training methods, tools, and media.
- Prepare and deliver lessons; evaluate student performance; conduct remediation as needed.
- Maintain safe, professional training environments aligned with company standards and policies.
- Adapt curriculum and delivery methods to meet program‑specific composite repair objectives.
- Identify performance gaps and recommend development solutions to improve technical outcomes.
- Partner with cross‑functional groups to align training with business goals and production needs.
- Analyze, prioritize, and schedule training for new hires, transfers, and recall employees.
- Address learning challenges in real time to maintain training effectiveness and learner engagement.
- Support training across multiple shifts and regional locations when required.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or manufacturing support.
- Experience in coaching, instructing, or serving as an employee development specialist.
- Experience designing or delivering technical or leadership development curriculum.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and detailed work instructions.
- Ability to work with chemicals commonly used in composite repair training (sealants, alcohol, MPK, solvent cleaners).
Education & Experience Requirements
Education and experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g., Bachelor's degree) and 6 or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience such as:
- Master's degree + 4 years of related work experience
- 10 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree
- Other combinations demonstrating equivalent knowledge and capability
Preferred Qualifications
- Aerospace Manufacturing and/or Lean Certifications.
- Hands‑on experience in structural, electrical, repair, functional test, seal, or systems work.
- Mechanic background in structures, mechanical, electrical, or related systems.
- Experience in areas such as Electrician/Structure/Wing/Spar Assembly, needs assessment, or job analysis.