Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
As a Technical Training Developer, you'll be responsible for the design, development, revision, and continuous improvement of technical training materials supporting StandardAero’s operational and maintenance environments. This role will develop high-quality Instructor-Led Training (ILT), Computer-Based Training (CBT), assessments, instructor guides, and supporting learning materials aligned to enterprise Technical Training standards.
This position requires a strong understanding of adult learning methodologies, instructional systems design principles, technical training development, and modern learning technologies. The ideal candidate understands the unique challenges associated with developing technical and performance-based training within industrial, manufacturing, aviation, or maintenance environments.
Hybrid role in Winnipeg, MB
What you'll do:
- Design, develop, revise, and maintain technical training materials across multiple delivery formats, including instructor-led training, web-based training, practical exercises, assessments, instructor guides, learner materials, job aids, and related courseware.
- Apply adult learning principles, instructional systems design methodologies, and models such as ADDIE to analyze training needs, structure learning solutions, and evaluate training effectiveness.
- Create engaging, performance-focused learning experiences using measurable learning objectives, aligned assessments, scenario-based activities, interactive exercises, graphics, animations, and technical illustrations.
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to gather, organize, validate, and translate complex technical information into clear, instructionally sound training content.
- Develop standardized technical training materials that support knowledge transfer, learner engagement, retention, operational readiness, and enterprise-wide or global deployment.
- Ensure all training deliverables meet established branding, documentation, revision control, instructional quality, and enterprise Technical Training design standards.
- Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance instructional quality, learner experience, training consistency, and overall training effectiveness.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning & Development, Instructional Technology, Organizational Development, or related field; or equivalent experience.
- 4+ years designing training materials related to operations, maintenance, military, or relevant field.
- Knowledge of adult learning, cognitive load, instructional design, and performance-based training principles.
- Experience using ADDIE, SAM, or similar instructional design models.
- Proficiency with Articulate Storyline/Rise, Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, and LMS platforms.
- Experience creating courseware, assessments, knowledge checks, activities, instructor guides, and technical training materials.
- Strong visual design, communication, organization, and project management skills.
- Ability to develop training that supports technical accuracy, retention, operational performance, and real-world application.
- Ability to travel occasionally (10%)
Preferred Characteristics:
- Technical or maintenance industry background preferred
- Experience developing technical skills, operational readiness, maintenance, or performance-based qualification training.
- Experience working with SMEs in highly technical environments.
- Familiarity with competency-based training and qualification frameworks.
- Experience developing training for regulatory, operational, compliance-driven, highly regulated, or operationally sensitive environments.
Benefits that make life better:
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- Company pension with 5% Company match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Bonus opportunities
- Health and Dental coverage
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning and Development, Instructional Technology, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 4+ years designing training materials related to operations, maintenance, military, or a relevant field
- Knowledge of adult learning, cognitive load, instructional design, and performance-based training principles
- Experience using ADDIE, SAM, or similar instructional design models
- Proficiency with Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, and LMS platforms
- Experience creating courseware, assessments, knowledge checks, activities, instructor guides, and technical training materials
- Strong visual design, communication, organization, and project management skills
- Ability to develop training supporting technical accuracy, retention, operational performance, and real-world application
- Technical or maintenance industry background
- Experience developing technical skills, operational readiness, maintenance, or performance-based qualification training
- Experience working with subject matter experts in highly technical environments
- Familiarity with competency-based training and qualification frameworks
- Experience developing training for regulatory, operational, compliance-driven, highly regulated, or operationally sensitive environments
StandardAero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about StandardAero and has not been reviewed or approved by StandardAero.
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Retirement Support — Provides a 401(k) and has added an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and an Incentive Award (equity) plan, expanding long-term savings and ownership options. These programs complement base pay with additional wealth-building mechanisms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, military leave, and parental leave, with some roles accruing PTO that can increase with service. Eligibility for benefits typically begins the first day of the month after hire, indicating structured access to time-off programs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offers tuition assistance, job training/conferences, company events, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of a comprehensive package. The inclusion of learning support and EAP provides development and wellbeing resources beyond core insurance and retirement.
StandardAero Insights
What We Do
StandardAero has become one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers. Nearly 6,600 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams. StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions.
