Senior Technical Skills Trainer - A&P
by Gulfstream
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Date Posted
September 6, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$39.27–$51.54/hr (≈$81.7K–$107.2K/yr)
Cost of Living
View details for Westfield
Locations
Application Deadline
October 6, 2026
Description
Senior Technical Skills Trainer - A&P in GAC Westfield
$4,000 Sign-On Bonus eligible.
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 $39.27 - $51.54 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. 8 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. Establish oneself as the technical expert and floor level contact for technicians in training to include floor level maintenance. This role is an aircraft & aircraft system technical expert and assists in the training and development of company technical employees to include basic avionics and system familiarization.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- 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.
- Work to instill the values of personal accountability and integrity in the individual you are assisting/training.
- Guide technicians to ensure proper technical data is utilized on each task, each time. Assist to ensure understanding of the task at hand and provide guidance to successfully carry out those tasks.
- Provide direction on maintenance task sign offs to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance.
- Ensure proper documentation is maintained in accordance with facility OJT program and repair station training manual guidelines are adhered to and followed.
- Provide direction to ensure complete understanding of pitfalls of high-risk tasks.
- Provide remedial training, pass on aircraft systems knowledge, and teach advanced troubleshooting techniques to lesser experienced technicians.
- Should be aware of, engaged in, and utilize repair station trends (SMS, Top 3, First Pass Yield) to identify priorities.
- Promote proper use and handling of tooling, PPE, and chemicals dangerous to employees and the environment.
- Assist in the development of logical and progressive competency-based technical training.
- Provide input and guidance on ERT and Master Technician programs.
Additional Functions:
- Must be able to read, interpret and explain 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 as necessary.
- Must possess facilitation and presentation capabilities.
- Good organizational skills and strong verbal/written communication skills required.
Other Requirements
- Must be able to read, interpret and explain maintenance manuals, IPCs, ASCs, CBs, CMP cards, engineering orders and blueprints.
- With the expectation of performing aircraft maintenance and also documentation in aircraft records, it is required to maintain repair station core training.
- Must maintain a current qualifier certificate while in this position.
- 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 as necessary.
- Must possess facilitation and presentation capabilities.
- Good organizational skills and strong verbal/written communication skills required.
- Well-rounded aircraft and aircraft systems technical knowledge necessary.
- 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: 236223
Category: Service Center
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 10/30/2026
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