**Job Category:** Maintenance **POSITION PURPOSE** Develops and administers training programs to educate Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanics and inspectors to introduce new hires with company policies and procedures that are related to their job function as specified in the General Maintenance Manual (GMM). **ESSENTIAL DUTIES** _To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._ Develops, updates and delivers General Maintenance Manual (GMM) training for new hires, required OHSA, Hazcom and Safety Related Courses, Aircraft Systems Courses, Qualification & Recurrent Qualification Courses, etc. Instructs Aircraft System Introductions and troubleshooting courses and prepares the mechanic and inspector with the needed knowledge to enter the work environment. Prepares and administers course records and test completions, as well as audits records for accuracy. Participates in research and development of newsletters. Provides technical leadership to team and department members. Leads through example; monitors, influences and trains others. Provides input to Manager on performance reviews and helps to identify development needs. Performs various other duties as assigned. **REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES** _The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job_ _._ EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate’s degree (A.A.) in Aviation with at least 3 years of experience. Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Certificate is required. PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.S.) or equivalent in Aviation with at least 5 years of experience. Classroom Instruction experience. Skills in Microsoft Word, Office and Adobe Suite preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. DECISION MAKING Makes limited decisions and determines best methods to solve problems by referring to established precedents and policies. Impact of decisions is moderately low. **PHYSICAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS** _The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job._ Ability to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl under 35% of the time. Ability to stand at least 70% of the time. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. **WORK ENVIRONMENT** _The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job._ Work near moving mechanical parts under 35% of the time. Outdoor weather conditions/open air hangar under 35% of the time. **TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS** Able to travel up to 50% of the time, including overnight and weekend travel. **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DISABILITY, AND VETERAN ACCOMODATIONS** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. **Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in North America. Republic operates a fleet of 200+ Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 80+ cities in the U.S. and Canada. Republic continues to lead the way in innovation and operational excellence for 50 years. The unrivaled work being done by our over 6,000 Associates sets us apart from the competition. We are in an era of growth and untapped potential across the aviation industry. It’s an exciting time to be part of our Company, from corporate positions to the flight deck. No matter your role, your opportunities are elevated at Republic Airways. Republic Airways fosters a culture of trust, respect, care and fun. We believe our people and the passion they bring to their work is what distinguishes us. We work to encourage, support and invest in our Associates both professionally and personally. We live and breathe our Vision, Mission, Culture Statement and Guiding Principles — those words are put into action each and every day at Republic.