The Bozeman
Yellowstone International Airport (BZN), owned and operated by the Gallatin
Airport Authority,
is seeking a motivated individual for a full-time Manager of Training
– Compliance and Standardization position.
Bozeman
Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) is a small hub airport in beautiful
southwest Montana located 8 miles northwest of the city of Bozeman and 50 miles
north of Big Sky. 2022 has been the airport’s busiest year with over 2 million
passengers. BZN has consistently been one of the fastest growing airports in
the nation over the past 20 years and is currently served by 9 airlines:
Alaska, American, Allegiant, Avelo, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, Sun Country, and
United. BZN also handles a thriving business and general aviation community
with over 400 based aircraft. Visit
www.bozemanairport.com to learn more about the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
and The Gallatin Airport Authority.
The Manager of Training – Compliance and Standardization manages,
oversees, directs, and leads in the development of structure, systems,
training, and processes to foster the growth of the Gallatin Airport Authority (GAA)
employees. Develops, manages, organizes, coordinates, and implements learning
and development resources in an airport authority environment. Curates, systematizes, and administers standardized learning content, skill competency requirements, and training programs consistent
with compliance requirements throughout the organization. Partners with GAA’s
Badging office to ensure airport-wide compliance with regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Develops,
manages, and coordinates learning and evaluation tools, methodologies,
processes, and programs to facilitate building and developing employees across
all facets of the organization.
- Identifies
and assesses development needs of employees and drives standardization and
training initiatives that meet the objectives and requirements of the GAA and
regulatory agencies.
- In
partnership with management, stakeholders, and
subject matter experts (SMEs), coordinates planning, administration, and
implementation of training and development programs in support of business,
regulatory, compliance, and safety requirements; curates and documents standardized
learning content that is consistent with those requirements and standards
throughout the organization.
- Provides
thought leadership and guidance on initiatives across the organization;
researches and incorporates best practices for developing strategic learning
and development plans and conducts development needs assessment to enhance the
effectiveness of employee performance in achieving the GAA's goals, objectives,
and compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.
- Partners
with department leaders and HR to assist with evaluating, developing, and
implementing learning and development programs for assigned departments (e.g.,
Airport Operations Department).
- Serves
as technical and instructional subject matter expert (SME) for Learning and
Development best practices.
- Schedules
and conducts initial training, recurrent/refresher training, and other
trainings as needed and ensures program alignment with GAA strategic objectives
and compliance responsibilities (e.g., FAA, FEMA, TSA).
- Consults
with management and HR to identify performance, organizational, and leadership
development needs: creates performance measures in support of learning and
development strategic plans. Evaluates effectiveness of training through
performance metrics. Administers and manages training data systems and data for
reporting purposes.
- Partners
with internal SMEs and/or external vendors to achieve defined training,
learning, and development objectives.
- Actively
searches for, creatively designs, and implements effective methods, learning
programs, and resources to educate and enhance employee performance and
compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Develops
learning resources to assist in the employees’ transfer of learning back on the
job and assesses effectiveness; establishes short-, mid- and long-term goals
and objectives; develop and approve schedules, priorities, and standards for
achieving goals, and direct evaluation activities of staff.
- Maintains
high quality standards in instructional design and development for all methods
of program delivery.
- Maintains
current knowledge of federal and state aviation regulations (e.g., FAA Part
139), airport industry trends, opportunities, and challenges.
- Develops
and implements an effective communication strategy for learning and development
programs.
- May
liaise with federal, state and local agencies.
- May assist with snow
removal and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) and related exercises.
- Performs
any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Requirements
- High School
diploma or equivalent
- Associate’s
or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred in learning
management, training and development, education, instructional design, or other
related fields preferred
- Must possess
a valid Driver’s License
- Must be able
to successfully complete a 7-year Pre-employment Background Investigation,
inclusive of motor vehicle record check, and the 10-year Criminal History
Background Check (CHRC) necessary to obtain and maintain federally mandated
security clearances required to work at an airport
- Minimum of
two (2) years of experience in technical work overseeing the daily activities
of staff
- Must have
proven ability to maintain effective working relationships
- Prior experience in training and development
- Knowledge of instructional design theory and learning
principles
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally, through formal
presentations and in writing
- Ability to use MS Office Suite and Learning Management
Systems
- Ability to apply project management and process improvement
principles to address and solve operational problems or other identified issues
- Instructional/curriculum design or related experience
preferred
- Experience in
an aviation
industry experience preferred
- Contract
management experience preferred
- Working
knowledge of FAA Part 139 and TSA requirements preferred
- ARFF experience and ability to be certified preferred
- Working
knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements preferred
- eLearning design, LMS management, and demonstrated expertise
in technical development, implementation and troubleshooting of web-based
training modules preferred
Salary Range: $85,000 to
$99,000 depending on experience.
Excellent
and comprehensive benefit package including: employer-paid medical, dental, and
vision insurance for the employee; employer-paid basic term life insurance for
the employee; generous leave and vacation benefits; and retirement benefits
including participation in the Montana Public Employees Retirement System, with
an employer contribution of nearly 9%. Additional voluntary health and welfare
benefits and family coverage available.
