Manager, Training and Doc 

• Full-Time
• Hybrid
• Englewood, CO 80112, USA
• ForeFlight Austin
  1801 E 6th St
  Suite 400
  Austin, TX 78702, USA
  
  

• Direct, coach, and manage a dedicated team of Instructional Designers, Instructors, and Technical Writers, fostering continuous professional development.
• Champion innovation by operationalizing practical AI-driven workflows (such as LLM-assisted drafting, automated editorial checks, and AI-accelerated learning asset creation) to increase team efficiency and content quality.
• Leverage AI-driven tools, personalization, and analytics to optimize learning pathways, accelerate user comprehension, and directly enhance training outcomes.
• Ensure team deliverables adhere to established structured authoring standards, technical style guides, instructional quality frameworks, and delivery best practices.

• Manage the delivery pipeline for technical documentation (user manuals, release notes, integration guides, standard operating procedures) across the Flight Planning product lifecycle.
• Manage project milestones and remove execution blockers to ensure documentation and learning assets achieve "Ready for Release" sign-off in lockstep with agile software release cadences.

• Maintain regular alignment with Flight Planning Product Managers, Engineering, and User Experience (UXD) to track upcoming features, interface designs, system changes, and release timelines.
• Partner closely with Customer Success, Professional Services/Implementation, and Support leadership to align training schedules, instructor capacity, and documentation handoffs with customer go-lives.
• Collaborate with central content architecture and LMS platform leads to ensure smooth publishing pipelines through CCMS authoring workflows and digital learning systems.

• People Management: 3+ years of direct people management experience leading instructional designers, technical instructors, or technical writers in an enterprise software environment.
• Delivery Experience: Proven track record managing concurrent training and documentation deliverables to customer, employee (Support, CS, Services), and partner audiences.
• AI & Impact Innovation: Practical experience applying AI-assisted tools and workflows to accelerate content production and drive measurable training impact (e.g., boosting TVV, engagement, and learning efficiency).
• Metrics & Impact Focus: Demonstrated experience establishing and tracking training ROI and operational metrics (Time-to-Value, adoption curves, CSAT, course completion, support volume impact).
• Operational & Scheduling Acumen: Strong capability in capacity planning, instructor scheduling, and workload management in fast-paced, recurring release cycles.
• Technical Environment: Familiarity with modern Learning Management Systems (LMS), virtual classroom platforms, and project management tools (Jira, Confluence).

• Experience with structured authoring architectures (DITA XML) and Component Content Management Systems (CCMS).
• Aviation background (commercial, business, or military aviation).
• Direct experience with Flight Planning Operations or operational flight control software.
• Licensed Aircraft Dispatcher (FAA Dispatcher Certificate or international equivalent) or pilot credentials.
• Experience in complex software environments with high-reliability or mission-critical workflows.    
• Pilot or Aviation enthusiast

• Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums
• Open PTO Policy
• 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
• 12 Weeks Paid Parent Leave
• Flight Training Rewards