Technical Training Specialist

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE BUSINESS business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

A Technical Training Specialist will support Production and Test in training in the New Orleans metro areas with the potential to provide support at other sites.

Responsibilities

Curriculum Development & Instructional Design

• Design and update comprehensive technical training curriculum in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure technical accuracy and operational relevance.
• Develop blended learning solutions, including instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (VILT), and asynchronous e-learning modules.
• Conduct regular training needs analyses (TNA) to forecast skill gaps, identify future training requirements, and maintain workforce currency.

Training Delivery & Facilitation

• Expertly facilitate high-impact training sessions utilizing diverse instructional techniques tailored to adult learning principles.
• Promote cross-functional knowledge transfer by developing a deep operational understanding of each business function and its core processes.
• Act as the organizational training subject matter expert, providing guidance on technical training policies and procedures across all levels.

LMS Administration & Compliance Tracking

• Manage and maintain the Learning Management System (LMS) structure to ensure business alignment and seamless delivery framework.
• Coordinate training schedules and build learning sessions within tracking, distribution, and LMS platforms.
• Track employee certifications and mandatory training compliance, proactively scheduling recertifications prior to expiration dates.
• Maintain meticulous employee training records for both internal coursework and external vendor-led programs.

Operations, Partnerships & Reporting

• Generate regular and ad-hoc compliance reports, providing leadership with data-driven insights into employee training status and milestones.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through post-training assessments and business KPIs, continuously iterating on content to improve performance outcomes.
• Procure and manage physical training assets, including classroom materials, hardware, and equipment compliance.
• Partner with HR, external training organizations, and community groups to support recruitment pipelines and specialized external training initiatives.
• Execute other job-related duties as assigned by management to support evolving business objectives.

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE BUSINESS business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

A Technical Training Specialist will support Production and Test in training in the New Orleans metro areas with the potential to provide support at other sites.

Responsibilities

Curriculum Development & Instructional Design

• Design and update comprehensive technical training curriculum in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure technical accuracy and operational relevance.
• Develop blended learning solutions, including instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (VILT), and asynchronous e-learning modules.
• Conduct regular training needs analyses (TNA) to forecast skill gaps, identify future training requirements, and maintain workforce currency.

Training Delivery & Facilitation

• Expertly facilitate high-impact training sessions utilizing diverse instructional techniques tailored to adult learning principles.
• Promote cross-functional knowledge transfer by developing a deep operational understanding of each business function and its core processes.
• Act as the organizational training subject matter expert, providing guidance on technical training policies and procedures across all levels.

LMS Administration & Compliance Tracking

• Manage and maintain the Learning Management System (LMS) structure to ensure business alignment and seamless delivery framework.
• Coordinate training schedules and build learning sessions within tracking, distribution, and LMS platforms.
• Track employee certifications and mandatory training compliance, proactively scheduling recertifications prior to expiration dates.
• Maintain meticulous employee training records for both internal coursework and external vendor-led programs.

Operations, Partnerships & Reporting

• Generate regular and ad-hoc compliance reports, providing leadership with data-driven insights into employee training status and milestones.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through post-training assessments and business KPIs, continuously iterating on content to improve performance outcomes.