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Mid level trainer jobs go to professionals ready to own curriculum design end to end, mentor newer staff, and lead training programs with limited oversight. Openings run across Government & Public Sector, Automotive, and Food & Beverage, with 11% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Quilt, Mozaic, and Avangrid hiring at this level now.
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Job Number:
419198-1Description
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
AVIATION COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR - TRAINER
This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES’ UNION – S.E.I.U., LOCAL 73 AND I.B.E.W. LOCAL 21 BARGAINING UNIT 02, (BU 02) Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION
Applications for this position will be accepted from 10/30/26 until 11:59pm CDT on 11/13/26
The Aviation Communications Operator-Trainer coordinates activities and conducts training for new and current aviation communications staff working at O’Hare or Midway Communications Center; and performs related duties as required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Conducts classroom and on-the-job training in the operation of radio, telephone, camera system, access control, and computer aided dispatch system for new aviation communications operator staff
- Conducts training on airfield geography (e.g., cargos areas, runways, landside buildings) to become accustomed with airport jurisdictions and terminal buildings
- Develops, maintains, and implements course curriculums, lesson plans, course objectives, training modules and tests under the oversight of a Shift Supervisor of Security Communications Center
- Prepares new and refresher training materials (e.g., handouts, manuals, notices, bulletins, etc.) under the oversight of a Shift Supervisor of Security Communications Center
- Instructs staff on standard airport emergency operations, policies, procedures, and directives
- Tracks continuing education courses completed by staff to ensure compliance with certification, city, and state requirements
- Attends continuing education courses and training classes to maintain current on airport communications industry operations and standards
- Creates and maintains training records
- When not performing training as the primary job responsibility, will perform Aviation Communications Operator duties as assigned by receiving and dispatching requests for police, security, fire suppression and emergency medical services at the airport
- Maintains proficiency in job functions performed by Aviation Communications Operators
Location: 10510 W. Zemke, Chicago, ILL 60666
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent certificate (GED), plus three (3) years of work experience as an Aviation Communications Operator within the City of Chicago
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
- Emergency Medical Dispatch License
- LEADS certification is required
The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:
For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website
APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Job Posting
: Oct 30, 2026, 12:00:00 AM |Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External
: Nov 13, 2026, 11:59:00 PMPay Basis
:YearlyJob Number:
419198-1Description
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
AVIATION COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR - TRAINER
This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES’ UNION – S.E.I.U., LOCAL 73 AND I.B.E.W. LOCAL 21 BARGAINING UNIT 02, (BU 02) Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION
Applications for this position will be accepted from 10/30/26 until 11:59pm CDT on 11/13/26
The Aviation Communications Operator-Trainer coordinates activities and conducts training for new and current aviation communications staff working at O’Hare or Midway Communications Center; and performs related duties as required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Conducts classroom and on-the-job training in the operation of radio, telephone, camera system, access control, and computer aided dispatch system for new aviation communications operator staff
- Conducts training on airfield geography (e.g., cargos areas, runways, landside buildings) to become accustomed with airport jurisdictions and terminal buildings
- Develops, maintains, and implements course curriculums, lesson plans, course objectives, training modules and tests under the oversight of a Shift Supervisor of Security Communications Center
- Prepares new and refresher training materials (e.g., handouts, manuals, notices, bulletins, etc.) under the oversight of a Shift Supervisor of Security Communications Center
- Instructs staff on standard airport emergency operations, policies, procedures, and directives
- Tracks continuing education courses completed by staff to ensure compliance with certification, city, and state requirements
- Attends continuing education courses and training classes to maintain current on airport communications industry operations and standards
- Creates and maintains training records
- When not performing training as the primary job responsibility, will perform Aviation Communications Operator duties as assigned by receiving and dispatching requests for police, security, fire suppression and emergency medical services at the airport
- Maintains proficiency in job functions performed by Aviation Communications Operators
Location: 10510 W. Zemke, Chicago, ILL 60666
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent certificate (GED), plus three (3) years of work experience as an Aviation Communications Operator within the City of Chicago
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
- Emergency Medical Dispatch License
- LEADS certification is required
The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:
For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website
APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Job Posting
: Oct 30, 2026, 12:00:00 AM |Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External
: Nov 13, 2026, 11:59:00 PMPay Basis
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Mid Level Trainer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level trainer job?
Position yourself around ownership and results: highlight programs you designed independently, improvements in learner performance you drove, and situations where you worked without close supervision. Tailor your resume to show scope, not just tasks. Employers hiring at this level want to see that you can take a training need from diagnosis to delivery, so concrete outcomes matter more than a list of duties.
Which companies hire mid level trainers?
Companies hiring mid level trainers right now include Quilt, Mozaic, and Avangrid, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Mid-size and enterprise organizations tend to dominate hiring at this level because they have structured learning and development teams with room for specialists who can operate independently.
Are there remote mid level trainer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and role type. About 11% of mid level trainer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making this a more flexible field than many comparable roles. Fully remote positions tend to focus on virtual facilitation or e-learning development, while hybrid roles often combine on-site sessions with remote curriculum work.
How do I move up to a mid level trainer role?
Growth from entry level to mid level comes from deliberately deepening your skills and expanding your ownership over time. Focus on leading full training cycles rather than supporting them, building measurable outcomes you can point to, and developing expertise in a specific domain or delivery method. Taking on projects that require cross-functional coordination and documenting your impact along the way signals readiness for mid level responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level trainers?
Mid Level trainer roles concentrate in Government & Public Sector, Automotive, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to have high onboarding volume, compliance training requirements, or rapidly evolving products that create ongoing demand for trainers who can build and iterate programs with real autonomy.