OJT Production Supervisor

Location
Oscoda, MI, US
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
Oct 9, 2026
Last seen
Oct 14, 2026

About the role

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: OJT Production Supervisor

Department: Maintenance Training

Reports To: OJT Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Lead, mentor, direct and evaluate the performance of assigned staff. - Supervise and evaluate formal and OJT instruction given by OJT leads and trainers. - Identify any changes that will enhance the OJT process quality and submit to the OJT Program Supervisor. - Evaluate the effectiveness of the training performed by OJT leads and trainers. - Supervise and direct OJT schedules, training plans, and task assignments in accordance with ACS requirements and operational needs. - Ensure OJT leads and trainers are instructing OJTs in accordance with company policies and aircraft manual procedures. - Communicate with maintenance managers, supervisors, and leads to facilitate OJT lead and trainer implementation of OJT training in the assigned work area. - Supervise and evaluate assignments of daily job tasks and crews for apprentices while in assigned work areas. Ensure that productivity, work quality, and training received are satisfactory. - Oversee the successful implementations of all company rules, work procedures, and related instructions as defined in the USDOL Standards of Apprenticeship Program. - Facilitate and supervise communication with maintenance department supervisory personnel and Apprentice Program staff to coordinate production tasks, training requirements, apprentice/trainee progress, and appropriate placement of apprentice personnel. - Supervise apprentice moves/rotations to facilitate timely completion of the Apprentice Program work requirements and 14 CFR Part 65.77 experience requirements. - Audit OJT records, observe training interactions, and evaluate task performance to maintain training consistency and compliance. - Address performance concerns, training gaps, or resource needs, escalating issues to the OJT Manager as appropriate. - Serve as a communication bridge between the OJT Manager, OJT department staff, and maintenance personnel. - Conduct timely, accurate updates to training logs, skill assessments, and progression documents. - Reinforce safety standards, technical accuracy, and professional behavior across all OJT activities. - Recommend enhancements to OJT processes, training materials, and knowledge-sharing practices. - Perform any other additional duties as assigned by the OJT Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

- Airframe and or Powerplant mechanics certification is required. - Experience in aviation maintenance, technical operations, or related field. - Strong working knowledge of ACS tasks and FAA requirements. - Ability to assess performance and provide constructive feedback. - Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills. - High attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills. - Ability to coordinate multiple trainers, tasks, and trainees simultaneously. - Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

The ability to read, write and understand English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Company can make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee will perform duties in an office, hangar and shop environments.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

If you need reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call [phone removed]. Please include your contact information and details about posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

**if you cannot apply online, other accommodations can be made**

**Must be authorized to work in the United States**