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Aerospace Production Training Coordinator

Mojave, CA

Are you a Production Operator who is passionate about what you do and ready to take the next step in your career? PPG Aerospace is looking to add a motivated, dedicated, and passionate individual to our Training and Development team!

As an Aerospace Production Training Coordinator , you will play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and tracking training programs at a strategic local level. This position involves directing the design, scheduling, and implementation of comprehensive training programs, including technical, operations, and production. You will be responsible for enhancing existing training programs and developing innovative training techniques to ensure world-class training standards.

In this role you will work on-site at our Mojave, CA facility and report directly to the Operations Learning Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Support training objectives of Aerospace Learning, company sites, and employees as requested.
• Program Development: Improve the current onboarding and on-the-job training programs to streamline processes and reduce the time from initial contact to effective production levels.
• Team Collaboration: Foster a spirit of cooperation and support within the training team and with the departments it supports.
• Training Coordination: Complete training and onboarding plans by coordinating with peers to achieve work results, establish priorities, monitor progress, revise schedules, resolve problems, and report training program results routinely.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain quality service by establishing and upholding organizational standards.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing employees on the safe use of equipment and resources and maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Performance Support: Assist production areas in resolving process and employee performance issues through training and education by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending actions.
• Professional Development: Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending training sessions, reviewing professional publications, and benchmarking best practices in training and onboarding to lead in the integration of new processes.
• Assist in site audit process.
• Special Projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• One (1) year or more previous Aerospace Production / Industrial Environment experience required.
• Positive attitude and ability to remain flexible and easily adapt to changing situation is a must.
• Previous Training experience is a plus but not required.

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The salary range for this position is $64,000 - $69,000 based on experience.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity and professional candor who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit and follow @PPG on X.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits like health / vision / dental insurance, retirement plans, Family Leave, Life and Disability Insurance will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG:n palkkaluokat ja edut voivat vaihdella paikallisesti, minka johdosta voimme palkita tyontekijoita kilpailukykyisesti eri markkinoilla. PPG huomioi useita tekijoita tehdessan palkkaus- ja palkitsemispatoksia, mukaan lukien osaaminen, kokemus ja koulutus, patevyys ja koulutus, lisenssit ja sertifioinnit seka muut organisaation tarpeet. Muitakin kannustimia voidaan soveltaa.

Tyosuhde-etuohjelmamme on suunniteltu tukemaan tyontekijoidemme terveytta ja hyvinvointia. Vakuutuksiin ja muihin etuihin sovelletaan niita koskevien asiakirjojen mukaisia ehtoja

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.

The Aircraft Maintenance and Systems Technician will be responsible for fabrication, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and modifications on the carrier aircraft airframe and systems. The candidate should thrive in a high paced environment and be comfortable with the design, development, and test life cycle of rapid aerospace R&D. As Stratolaunch expands our program base this person may be tasked to other, new projects and in the development of vehicles requiring the skills, knowledge and abilities utilized on this current project.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fabrication, installation, testing and maintenance of carrier aircraft systems and components including:

• Fuel systems and components

• Hydraulic systems and components

• Pneumatic systems and components

• Electrical systems and components

• Engine systems and components

• Airframe and aircraft structures

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations on aircraft to include inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting activities

• Conduct thorough inspections of aircraft systems, components, and structures to identify any issues or potential problems

• Identify and resolve mechanical problems based on visual inspections or reports from pilot or crew

• Perform all line maintenance functions to include preflight, post flight, launch, and recovery of aircraft

• Ensure proper and timely entry of maintenance performed in the Aircraft Maintenance Discrepancy Log (MDL)

• Operate all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignment

• Maintain carrier aircraft in accordance with work instructions, the inspection plan and adhere to established standards such as AC 43-13, technical manuals, blueprints, or sketches for acceptable systems installation methods, techniques, and practices

• Operate related ground handling equipment utilized to service the aircraft

• Able to work in confined spaces or heights greater than 25 feet as required

• Able to effectively communicate and partner with Engineering

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years' experience in aircraft systems troubleshooting, fabrication, installation and maintenance preferred, Including multiple of the following:

• Fuel systems and components

• Hydraulic systems and components

• Pneumatic systems and components

• Electrical systems and components

• Engine systems and components

• Airframe and aircraft structures

• Experience with line maintenance functions to include preflight, post flight, launch, and recovery of aircraft

• Experience maintaining, replacing, or modifying large aircraft structure or sub-systems such as Sheetmetal experience; bending, riveting, fasteners, treatment of metal, or changing large LRU's & subs system components such as flight control systems, landing gear systems, pneumatic systems, etc.

• Strong understanding of the importance of FOD control and tool control

• Detail oriented - strong attention to detail

• Ability to problem solve and adapt quickly to changing priorities

• Ability to work independently, responsible, take the initiative

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

• Physically able to handle items weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Other duties as determined/assigned by management

• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Level III ($45.00-$3.75) High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 10-20 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, systems fabrication, installation

• A&P license (Required)

• IA (Preferred but not required)

• Flight line or flight test experience (Preferred)

Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable

• This position is located in Mojave, CA

• This position may require travel to offsite locations depending on aircraft dispatch location

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Benefits ( and our location(s) ( :

• 9/80 schedule

• Healthcare ( medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs )

• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to 11,500

• Tuition reimbursement

Mojave Air & Spaceport is located 95 miles north of Los Angeles. To outsiders it may seem like it is the middle-of-nowhere, but it offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks. Hikers will find themselves within a 2-3 hours distance of some of the best state and national parks, including Yosemite and Sequoia in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Skiers will delight in being closely distanced to world-class resorts at Mammoth Mountain, Mountain High, and Big Bear. Beachgoers can find plenty of sand, sun, and sunsets at both Southern and Central California beaches like Ventura, Huntington, Santa Monica, and Pismo. The area also offers plenty of rural area for off-roading and horseback riding enthusiasts.

Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You're within a half day's drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight-seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers.

Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state's best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke's in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won't find anywhere else in the United States.

Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees' and applicants' time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. For purposes of transparency, U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Job Category: Manufacturing

Req ID: 164