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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Training Developer

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Poway, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $52K - $87K 💻 Learning & Development 🗓️ June 10th, 2026

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is hiring a Training Developer. This role develops and coordinates curriculum and training programs for operational employees and customers, ensuring materials meet technical and regulatory standards. The position also involves creating training aids, scheduling courses, and evaluating training effectiveness while exercising independent judgment.

Highlights
  • Develop and coordinate training curricula and evaluation criteria.
  • Create training schedules, course content, and training aids in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop student examinations and revise lesson plans to keep training current.
  • Maintain certification records for trained personnel.
  • Coordinate training programs with customers and contractors, standardizing user training and technical manuals.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
  • Technical understanding of company products and ability to translate technical writing into training materials.
  • Desired knowledge includes Aviation Maintenance, Aviation Logs, and Aircraft Configuration Management.
  • Desired experience with maintenance reporting tools such as OOMA, IMDS, and NALCOMIS.
  • Salary range: $51,650 to $87,290; requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Training Developer Full Description

Training Developer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Poway
California

Job Summary
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Under close supervision, this position is responsible for developing and coordinating curriculum and training programs for operational or functional employees, maintainers or customers in accordance with technical specifications or learning requirements that include, but is not limited to engineering instructions, technical orders and procedures and military regulations. This role also plans, develops, and coordinates the development of training aids, training curriculum, and associated learning materials, aids, or course evaluation metrics related to the program. This position involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develops and coordinates curriculum; and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities.
  • Develops training schedules; develops course content and coordinates the development of training aids; in coordination with internal customers, contractors, or vendors, develops in-house programs, learning aids, and activities to address developmental needs.
  • Develops student examinations; continuously revises lesson plans to meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date.
  • Maintains certification records on trained personnel.
  • Coordinates training programs with customer and/or contractor personnel; standardizes user training, technical manuals, and other aspects of integrated logistics support.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
  • Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or as required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
 
Job Qualifications
  • Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to a Bachelors Degree in a related field.
  • Must have a basic technical understanding of division/subsidiary/affiliate product(s) and be able to understand and integrate technical writing source material into training curriculum.
  • Must possess the ability to schedule and coordinate multiple work phases, determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level, and have experience demonstrating a basic application of training practices, techniques, and standards.
  • Must be customer focused and possess:
    • the ability to develop solutions to a variety of non- routine problems
    • good verbal and written communication and presentations skills to accurately train and report findings to a variety of audiences
    • good interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees
    • the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
    • the ability, in some positions, to obtain a security clearance
    • good computer skills
  • Desired Knowledge: Aviation Maintenance, Aviation Logs and Records, Aircraft Configuration Management.
  • Desired Experience: Maintenance Reporting and Overhaul tools such as: Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity (OOMA), Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS), Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System (NALCOMIS).
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team is essential as is the ability to travel as required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

Job Category
Business Development
Experience Level
Entry-Level (0-2 years)
Workstyle
Hybrid
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time Salary
Pay Range Low
51,650
Pay Range High
87,290
Travel Percentage Required
0% - 25%
Relocation Assistance Provided?
No
US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Clearance Required?
Desired
Clearance Level
Secret