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West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry, and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel.
When you join our team, we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.
What you can expect as a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Trainer at West Star:
The Aircraft Lead Maintenance Trainer is responsible for assigning and coordinating work assignments with his/her Trainee; The maintenance trainer will facilitate the Training Program. The program consists of training modules, hands-on lab, and field training. The trainer will support the progress of each team member and provide appropriate feedback to the maintenance hub base manager. Assumes responsibility for all maintenance functions for his/her assigned team/shift. This position also manages his/her new Trainees' overtime and monitors daily work functions to include workload and ensure new Trainees are qualified for the work they perform. The qualified Trainer will be considered a working Trainer and is expected to oversee the new Trainees' work on the aircraft as well as provide leadership on the project.
You will be ESSENTIAL to many FUNCTIONS including:
- Deal with Customers in a cordial, respectful and professional manner, and promotes that personnel behave accordingly.
- Provide accurate timely reporting to hub Base Manager, and Customer/Operations of status of in-service aircraft.
- Obtain customer approval on original, additional and/or revised estimates to accomplish maintenance on customer’s aircraft.
- Coordinate line inspections to ensure the plan is followed and during delivery ensures paperwork accountability.
- To lead/train by example at all times, through professional behavior, integrity, commitment to the company and compliance with its policies.
- Supervise and direct activities of all Trainees assigned assuring all maintenance is completed in compliance with established company policies and procedures set in WSA (RSQCM), as well as applicable FAA regulatory guidelines.
- Proactively build Trainees skill sets, through motivation, communication, mentorship, and accountability.
- Review daily Trainees' performance and progress on aircraft to determine if any alteration to the plan and schedule is necessary and to ensure that tasks are completed within budgeted time.
- Ensure that all documentation is completed and signed off accurately in a timely manner.
- Assist with completing all required paperwork, review work orders of incoming aircraft to determine labor, parts, and equipment necessary to accomplish the assigned inspection, maintenance, and repair. Assist with requesting necessary parts, service, or equipment as required.
- Scrutinize the proper tagging of Aircraft work in progress, components, parts, and ensure panels are appropriately stored (including racks by aircraft).
- Ensure daily timekeeping requirements are completed on time and accurately.
- Oversee Trainees to ensure the work area and hangar are kept to the highest standards of safety and compliance. Enforce safety regulations and practices to avoid accidents. Strictly enforce good housekeeping practices with the objective of securing an environment conducive to employee well-being.
- Ensure that tools and equipment are correctly used and handled by Trainees for both safety and to reduce breakages and wear and tear. Require Trainees to report any tool malfunctions promptly to be replaced or repaired accordingly.
- Willing and able to work rotating shifts including nights, holidays, weekends, and days off.
- Travel both foreign and domestic as needed.
- Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English
- Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
What you’ll need to bring with you:
Your Education:
A High school diploma or equivalent, and Airframe and Powerplant License are required. A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal
Your Experience:
5+ years’ experience in the aircraft maintenance field having direct involvement with FAR 135 and/or 145 policies and procedures.
Your Initiative:
We’re looking for team players who are self-motivated and able to perform in a fast-paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.
Your Sense of Responsibility:
Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments.
Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.
Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day.
Perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.
Maintain customer-oriented work habits.
Other particulars:
Physical Requirements
Lifts 70 lbs.
Stand or sit for prolonged periods while performing repairs
Routine or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands.
Work on elevated platforms (up to 40 ft. in the air) using fall protection safety gear
Mental Requirements
Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines.
Work with others in a professional manner.
Excellent computer skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, and Adobe.
West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry, and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel.
When you join our team, we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.
What you can expect as a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Trainer at West Star:
The Aircraft Lead Maintenance Trainer is responsible for assigning and coordinating work assignments with his/her Trainee; The maintenance trainer will facilitate the Training Program. The program consists of training modules, hands-on lab, and field training. The trainer will support the progress of each team member and provide appropriate feedback to the maintenance hub base manager. Assumes responsibility for all maintenance functions for his/her assigned team/shift. This position also manages his/her new Trainees' overtime and monitors daily work functions to include workload and ensure new Trainees are qualified for the work they perform. The qualified Trainer will be considered a working Trainer and is expected to oversee the new Trainees' work on the aircraft as well as provide leadership on the project.
You will be ESSENTIAL to many FUNCTIONS including:
- Deal with Customers in a cordial, respectful and professional manner, and promotes that personnel behave accordingly.
- Provide accurate timely reporting to hub Base Manager, and Customer/Operations of status of in-service aircraft.
- Obtain customer approval on original, additional and/or revised estimates to accomplish maintenance on customer’s aircraft.
- Coordinate line inspections to ensure the plan is followed and during delivery ensures paperwork accountability.
- To lead/train by example at all times, through professional behavior, integrity, commitment to the company and compliance with its policies.
- Supervise and direct activities of all Trainees assigned assuring all maintenance is completed in compliance with established company policies and procedures set in WSA (RSQCM), as well as applicable FAA regulatory guidelines.
- Proactively build Trainees skill sets, through motivation, communication, mentorship, and accountability.
- Review daily Trainees' performance and progress on aircraft to determine if any alteration to the plan and schedule is necessary and to ensure that tasks are completed within budgeted time.
- Ensure that all documentation is completed and signed off accurately in a timely manner.
- Assist with completing all required paperwork, review work orders of incoming aircraft to determine labor, parts, and equipment necessary to accomplish the assigned inspection, maintenance, and repair. Assist with requesting necessary parts, service, or equipment as required.
- Scrutinize the proper tagging of Aircraft work in progress, components, parts, and ensure panels are appropriately stored (including racks by aircraft).
- Ensure daily timekeeping requirements are completed on time and accurately.
- Oversee Trainees to ensure the work area and hangar are kept to the highest standards of safety and compliance. Enforce safety regulations and practices to avoid accidents. Strictly enforce good housekeeping practices with the objective of securing an environment conducive to employee well-being.
- Ensure that tools and equipment are correctly used and handled by Trainees for both safety and to reduce breakages and wear and tear. Require Trainees to report any tool malfunctions promptly to be replaced or repaired accordingly.
- Willing and able to work rotating shifts including nights, holidays, weekends, and days off.
- Travel both foreign and domestic as needed.
- Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English
- Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
What you’ll need to bring with you:
Your Education:
A High school diploma or equivalent, and Airframe and Powerplant License are required. A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal
Your Experience:
5+ years’ experience in the aircraft maintenance field having direct involvement with FAR 135 and/or 145 policies and procedures.
Your Initiative:
We’re looking for team players who are self-motivated and able to perform in a fast-paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.
Your Sense of Responsibility:
Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments.
Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.
Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day.
Perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.
Maintain customer-oriented work habits.
Other particulars:
Physical Requirements
Lifts 70 lbs.
Stand or sit for prolonged periods while performing repairs
Routine or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands.
Work on elevated platforms (up to 40 ft. in the air) using fall protection safety gear
Mental Requirements
Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines.
Work with others in a professional manner.
Excellent computer skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, and Adobe.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Government & Public Sector
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead trainer jobs.
- 3-5 years of experience designing and delivering employee training programs
- Proficiency with an LMS platform such as Workday Learning, Cornerstone, or similar systems
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate both in-person and virtual instructor-led training sessions
- Experience applying instructional design frameworks such as ADDIE or SAM
- Bachelor's degree in education, organizational development, human resources, or a related field
- Certification such as CPTD, ATD Master Trainer, or equivalent professional credential preferred
Tips for Your Lead Trainer Job Search
Quantify your training impact on your resume
Lead trainer resumes that list completion rates, time-to-proficiency improvements, or learner satisfaction scores get more callbacks than those that describe duties in general terms. Pull those numbers from your LMS reports or post-training assessments before you apply.
List your certifications above your job titles
Credentials like CPTD, ATD Master Trainer, or Kirkpatrick-certified evaluator carry real weight for lead trainer roles. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so hiring managers see them before they scan your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead trainer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name the learner population
Job descriptions that specify frontline employees, clinical staff, or new-hire cohorts signal what your sample training materials and interview examples should focus on. Tailoring your application to that audience shows you understand the actual training challenge, not just the job title.
Bring a facilitation sample to every interview
Most lead trainer interviews include a live or recorded teaching demonstration. Prepare a 10-15 minute module on a topic relevant to that employer's industry and have it ready to share before the final round, not just on the day you're asked.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
When you receive an offer, ask about team size, the existing curriculum library, and your authority to change delivery methods. These factors affect your day-to-day autonomy far more than title, and they're almost always negotiable before you accept.
Lead Trainer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead trainers?
The most active employers for lead trainers right now are Chess Wizards, Leidos, and American Greetings, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large retailers, and financial services firms consistently post the highest volume of lead trainer roles.
How many lead trainer jobs are remote?
About 25% of lead trainer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in roles focused on virtual facilitation, e-learning content development, and compliance training. Roles that require hands-on equipment training or in-person onboarding for frontline workers are more likely to be fully on-site.
How do you become a lead trainer?
Start by building facilitation experience as a trainer or training specialist, then take on curriculum ownership or mentoring responsibilities to demonstrate readiness for a lead role. Earning a credential like the CPTD or completing an instructional design certificate strengthens your candidacy. Most employers expect you to show results from previous programs, so document learner outcomes and program improvements throughout your career.
Can I get hired as a lead trainer with little experience?
Some employers will consider candidates who have strong subject-matter expertise and informal teaching experience, such as onboarding peers, running department workshops, or coaching new hires, even without a formal training title. Building a portfolio with one or two sample modules, a facilitator guide, and a brief needs-analysis document demonstrates competence when your resume does not yet show a full training career.
What does the lead trainer interview process look like?
Most lead trainer hiring processes include an initial screening call, a competency-based interview focused on instructional design and facilitation decisions, and a teaching demonstration where you deliver a short module to the hiring panel. Some employers add a written case study asking you to design a training solution for a specific business problem. Final rounds often involve meeting the broader L&D or HR team.
Where can I find and apply to lead trainer jobs?
You can find and apply to lead trainer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your experience and preferred location or remote arrangement, and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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